An 11-year-old girl, Jocelynn Rojo Carranza, died by suicide in Gainesville, Texas, after alleged bullying over her immigration status. The bullies threatened to call Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on her family, according to her mother.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/texas-girl-11-year-old-jocelynn-rojo-carranza-dies-by-suicide-after-bullies-ice-immigration-and-customs-enforcement-threats-against-family-mother-marbella-says-immigration-status-gainesville-intermediate-school-district#An 11-year-old Texas schoolgirl, Jocelynn Rojo Carranza, died by suicide after being repeatedly bullied by classmates over her family's immigration status. Her mother, Marbella Carranza, claims that the school was aware of the alleged bullying but did not notify her. Jocelynn attended Gainesville Intermediate School and was subjected to insults from classmates who threatened to report her parents to immigration authorities if she didn't leave the US. The Gainesville Independent School District has policies in place to combat bullying, but they have not released any information about specific students or incidents.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/jocelynn-rojo-carranza-us-girl-11-dies-by-suicide-family-claims-she-was-bullied-over-immigration-status-7752105The National Domestic Violence Hotline reports that in 2020, over 1.5 million teenagers experienced physical or emotional abuse in their current relationship. The U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women provides resources and support for victims of teen dating violence through the National Dating Abuse Helpline (1-866-331-9474). Organizations such as the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) offer guidance and advocacy for teens and families affected by dating abuse. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents and caregivers educate children about healthy relationships, boundaries, and communication skills to prevent teen dating violence.
https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/teen-dating-violence/285-317d3c78-015e-408b-972c-325147291d4dA Catholic priest's comments highlight a systemic issue within the church that enables child abuse to occur. The diocese and O'Grady High School denied allegations of grooming and sexual assault, as well as "systemic negligence" and "wilful blindness." A survivor of trauma is now hopeful for other abuse survivors to speak out as they seek healing and justice.
https://thestar.com/news/canada/british-columbia/catholic-diocese-and-school-in-b-c-settle-abuse-lawsuit-for-3-4m/article_076b3668-1f69-59ee-a087-ec417be9622d.htmlQuatavia Givens, charged with first-degree murder and child abuse in the 2018 death of four-year-old Darnell Gray, is set to undergo another mental evaluation after a court ordered it following her attorney's objection. The Missouri Department of Mental Health had previously transferred Givens for six months of treatment, but she was 36th on a waiting list with over 315 inmates awaiting evaluations. A forensic report filed in January 2025 found Givens competent to stand trial, prompting the request for another evaluation.
https://krcgtv.com/news/local/quatavia-givens-to-get-another-mental-evaluation#A young girl named Emmarae was abducted and subjected to abuse for 25 days after being lured through social media by an unknown individual, despite being monitored by authorities, teachers, and parents. The incident has raised concerns about the effectiveness of monitoring systems in place to protect vulnerable individuals, particularly children.
https://nypost.com/2025/02/05/us-news/emmarae-gervasi-raped-assaulted-during-kidnap-sources/A 22-year-old woman who stabbed three men near Sofia's South Park has been diagnosed with a serious psychiatric illness and was previously treated in a psychiatric hospital before being discharged. Despite her mother's concerns that the girl is refusing to take her prescribed medication, all local psychiatric clinics are currently unable to admit her due to a lack of available spaces.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/bulgaria/947007-psihiatrichnite-kliniki-otkazvat-da-priemat-momicheto-naragalo-trima-maje-v-sofiaPolice in Hodonín, South Moravia are investigating a case of severe bullying against a 12-year-old girl after a disturbing video surfaced on social media showing her being physically abused by classmates. The footage, which was filmed and shared with laughter from bystanders, was posted by the victim's mother who claims that her daughter has been subjected to years of bullying without adequate intervention from the school.
https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/video-brutal-bullying-of-12-year-old-girls-sparks-outrage-in-czechiaA woman who experienced physical abuse as a child has struggled with lasting effects, including self-esteem issues and disordered eating. Her mother would often physically discipline her by hitting her with shoes, leading to ingrained physical reactions that persist into adulthood. The woman's therapist noted it was remarkable she hadn't developed more severe coping mechanisms such as addiction or suicidal tendencies. She now struggles with emotional overeating, a manifestation of the pain and lack of voice she experienced during her childhood abuse.
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