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PREVIEW: Bullying

Airs Sunday, Jan 1 at 11 a.m.

Every day students are tormented at school and never say a word. This week on Street Beat, host Syma Chowdhry looks at the issue of bullying.

First, Syma meets Kevin Epling and Michelle Calco, two parents who lost children to suicide after being bullied, and learns about the new law that aims to end this epidemic.   www.mattepling.com    www.theshabbycastle.com/kristinacalco

Then she gets information on Gloves-On,  an organization that is empowering kids across the nation, from its  Founder David Zawicki and Buck Head, the afternoon drive host from 98.7 AMP RADIO.   www.gloves-on.com

Community Correspondent Cindy Kainz learns about the power of positive affirmations from author Denise Crittendon who's books are aimed at helping teens develop strong self-images.  www.esteemmultimedia.com

Finally, Syma Chowdhry shares her own story of being bullied as a child.

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