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writes:I am 16, i used to go to this site for comfort that i wasn't alone whilst getting bullied when i was 13. I was severely bullied in 2005 which resulted in me being hospitalised in early 2006. I was bullied cyberally, mentally and emotionally. The school had definately turned a blind eye on the situation and I don't believe the school had the resources to eradicate the problem. Fast forward to 2009, I am 16, I am pregnant but I still am going to school through Tafe (OTEN) and I am currently in year 10 as I had to repeat year 9 because of my checkered attendence due to bullying. I have extreme social anxiety, depression, panic disorder and my phyciatrist has confirmed that I would never be able to attend a mainstream school until my anxiety is fixed. In 2006 i was agoraphobic due to death threats which I have saved (In my mental health records) My brother is now 13, is short and has an orthadontic problem. He is being bashed by the brother of the girl who started fighting with me in 2005 along with approxamately 15 of his friends. My mum and I have been to the school principal and we received a letter within a few days of seeing him stating that there was "insufficient evidence" of my brother being bullied. My brother has now been out of school for approx. 4 weeks and We have approached the Dept. Of Education and were told WE had to get him into another school and we tried without success as we aren't in the zoned areas. So, now the department wants my brother to return to the school he was bashed at. My brother is extremely upset and doesn't want to go. My mum is at her wits end and I feel so broken hearted that the school could basically in my opinion back up allegations of bullying, yet not support the victim. My brother has not received ANY counselling nor has he been able to speak to anyone for that matter. I seriously feel the school and the department have let us down. It was bad enough nobody would listen to me back when i was suicidal, now my brother is going down the same track. What is your opinion on this matter and do you believe we were treated unfairly??Thankyou.
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reader, anonymous, writes (25 June 2009): Yes I fully believe that is unfair. A good friend of mine just left court told he had insufficient evidence as well. The D.O.E And the police system is so not up to date. I feel the same as you
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reader, love-struckxo  +, writes (25 June 2009):
 I'd like to have a word with the Principal of this school, and then smack him upside the head for being such a twat!Have your parents gone to the police about this? If not I suggest you do so. Why isn't anything being done about this?This truly makes me hate the world I live in, not only are we no longer safe from walking the streets alone, but when we report it - we are no longer protected by the society?Is this what the world has come too? Your mom needs to put her foot down, tell her she will not put up with this any longer. Tell her to be firm and let her dark side come out! If this does not work, I would suggest moving to a whole different town and starting new and fresh.Usually, I am the one to say, do not run away from your problems, but it's a different thing when you confront them and nobody is doing a damn thing about it!and to answer your question, yes have been treated unfairly, we should have no tolerance for this B.S, nor should we stand around and watch it, or put up with it.Your principal has a responsiblity and he is not doing his job. Unless they are willing to suspend these children that are bullying your brother or are going to hold his hand through the hallways, and walk him to class. Do not let him return to school.I would hate to hear something bad happened to your brother, like it did to you. You both need to remain strong. This is neither of your guys fault. Karma comes a long way, trust me honey, and all of this kids will get theres one way or another.Keep your head held high, and tell your brother not to let them drag him down.You both will be in my prayersxxxxx
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