The
torment suffered by Nova Scotia teen Rehtaeh Parsons is being called
bullycide by a frontline organization which operates out of Fredericton.
Her
family says no charges were laid after she was sexually assaulted by
four boys at a house party. An embarrassing photo of her was posted
online and she was called all sorts of names afterwards.
Rob
Frenette of Bullying Canada tells Tide News the posting of compromising
photos over the internet seems to be a trend among teens.
Frenette says he would like to know why this one girl was targeted and whether the four boys have been bullied themselves.
He's
not surprised at her mother's frustration with school officials because
their failure to act has been a common complaint among other parents in
similar situations. Frenette says its imperative school officials act quickly when they become aware of bullying and not let it drag on.