Cox 11

“Plugged-In: Breaking the Bully Culture” Offers Insights on the Problem and Solutions
Premieres Sunday, November 20th

In a provocative, informative, and moving discussion, Cox 11’s award-winning show, Plugged-In, gives viewers a closer look at the impact of bullying behaviors on young people in Hampton Road

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Gary McCollum, SVP & General Manager of Cox Communications said, “It is startling to see that our children are still facing these kinds of bullying behaviors today in our schools, community and online. Our goal with this Plugged-In special is to bring to light this important issue and to arm both teens and parents with resources to face and overcome bullying.”

The show is hosted by Z104 morning radio personality, Nick Taylor, who speaks with students from Crittenden and Passage Middle Schools about the bullying behaviors they face everyday. Experts throughout Virginia who specialize in the advocacy for bullying prevention also join the discussion in hopes of influencing public policy and allocating resources to better address this growing problem.

Statistics show that one in every four kids is bullied. And with only twenty-five to fifty percent of those children even reporting it, this growing problem is quickly becoming an epidemic that most kids are dealing with on their own. McCollum adds, “Research is telling us that most kids feel helpless and think there is nothing they can do about bullying, but we are offering the tools directly to kids, and resources to parents for dealing with these behaviors.”

Cox recognizes the growing threat of bullying behavior in our schools, playgrounds, communities and online. As part of the Cox Communications commitment to support youth and education throughout our communities Cox is proud to offer Plugged In: Breaking the Bully Culture as a way to give parents and young people tips and resources for recognizing and coping with bullying.

This Plugged In special is the kick-off to a state-wide anti-bullying campaign launched by Cox Virginia. The three month long campaign will include public service announcements hosted by local radio personalities as well as free informational resource cards for kids and parents, and “Take Charge! Stop the Bullying” wristbands available at Cox Solutions Stores.

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The special can be viewed on Cox 11 in Hampton Roads, Cox 9 in Roanoke, and On Demand channel 2069.