Did you know that the city of Nashville is trying to implement a new policy about bullying in public parks? YES! This southern city wants the staff of Metro Parks and Recreation to report any acts considered bullying or harassment whether by co-workers or visitors to these public places. This could potentially be another stepping stool to a better environment for all of us. The more ways bullies can get caught, the less they will try.
This policy in Nashville's parks, community centers and Metro golf courses matches the school systems after-school, camp and other youth programs' policies already put in place. This idea has been talked about amongst the individuals involved with the Metro Department of Law for a number of years. Only recently, has a lawsuit come up against a transgender woman, Pamela DeSoto, who has been harassed by members of her fellow police officers. According to the Director of Metro Parks, Tommy Lynch, this policy isn't a result of this lawsuit. Regardless, this policy sounds like a step in the right direction not only for Nashville but for all of us. Maybe other towns and cities will follow their leading.
According to a new WalletHub study, Nashville currently ranks 6th worst for bullying. Arkansaw being the worst. Massachusetts being the best. Connecticut is somewhere in between, but that's no cause for celebration. We all have work to do and I hope as the months and years go by, we as a state and a country get better at controlling these bullies that have wreaked havoc on people's lives.
--Ruth Jackson
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