Wisconsin Communities Efforts to Combat Bullying Receiving Global Attention
Monday, May 9th, 2016 -- 9:27 AM
(AP) -A decision by several Wisconsin communities to fine parents whose children repeatedly bully classmates is an idea that's generating some buzz across the globe.The Star Tribune reports that Shawano, located about 40 miles northwest of Green Bay, is the latest Wisconsin municipality to pass an ordinance that holds parents of bullies accountable. Since enacting their ordinances, police chiefs in Shawano, Plover and Monona have fielded calls from news organizations from Canada to Australia. They've also received thank-you emails from victims who still struggle with the effects of bullying.
Plover's police chief says he would love to see other cities in the state and country adopt such an ordinance. In Minnesota, Dakota County Sheriff Tim Leslie says he's unaware of any cities that are considering similar measures, but he can see the reasoning behind them.
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