This is a heartfelt plea from a concerned parent whose best friend's daughter was brutally attacked in her high school at Red Mountain bathroom by a fellow student, while four others recorded the horrific incident. The young girl suffered not only physical injuries - a concussion, broken nose, and damage to the nerves at the back of her head - but also deep emotional trauma. The response from the school? A mere one-week suspension for the attacker and is now attending Skyline Highschool 

This incident is not isolated. According to data from StopBullying.gov, about 20% of students aged 12-18 experience bullying nationwide each year. In Arizona alone, nearly 16% of students reported being bullied on school property (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). These statistics are alarming and call for immediate action.

We demand that schools in Mesa, AZ take immediate steps towards creating safer environments for our children. This includes implementing stronger anti-bullying policies with stricter penalties for offenders; providing regular training sessions for staff on how to identify and handle bullying; offering support services such as counseling for victims; and promoting an overall culture of respect within our schools.

Our children deserve better than fear when they go to learn each day. Please join us in demanding that Arizona schools take decisive action against bullying and violence now! SIGN and SHARE this petition today!