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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Parent Says Bullying Occurring Outside Of School

A North End resident is sounding the warning bell that bullying can go beyond school walls.

Joanne Howe tells CHSJ News her 10 year old daughter has been harassed and attacked by bullies at community centres and in parks.

She says police and city officials have yet to do anything about it.

She says she has spoken to Saint John Portland MLA Trevor Holder about the issue and is throwing her support behind any provincial legislation aimed at dealing with bullies.

Calls have been place to the Saint John Police Force and the city's leisure services department for comment but have yet to hear back.

How has started a Facebook group called "HELP STOP BULLYING CALL YOUR LOCAL MLA," and hopes to begin a flier campaign in the near future with the support of local businesses.