Did you know . . . Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people, according to the Centers for Disease Control? Bully victims are between 2 to 9 times more likely to consider suicide than non-victims, according to studies by Yale University? A study in Britain found that at least 50% of suicides among young people are related to bullying? Over the past eight months we have been working hard to develop a TEEN TRUTH LIVE (TTL) program that addresses the tragic bullying related suicides. ...

Check out the latest from the TEEN TRUTH newsroom... We're excited to announce that Silverland Middle School in Fernley, NV has officially signed on to host the 2012 TT: FILM FESTIVAL on May 18, 2012! For more information or to host your own TT: FILM FESTIVAL visit TeenTruthFilmFest.com!

Those individuals who have made TEEN TRUTH’s message an important part of their life inspire us. As a result we’ve started to develop TRUTH GEAR; an apparel line for those who have decided to live their TRUTH. Over the past two years TEEN TRUTH has added over 30,000 Facebook fans and 70% of them are female. We feel this number confirms that females connect with what we are teaching and are eager to stand up and be the difference in their lives and in their community. For these young women, we offer our ...

Here's the latest from the TEEN TRUTH newsroom: Check out our new TT: DOG TAGS! Available in our online store for just $3 - buy one and show your support for our fight for the TRUTH! CLICK HERE to buy yours today!

LODI, CA - Have you ever had a rumor spread about you? Have you ever been punched, slapped or kicked? Have you ever been excluded from something you wanted to join? You have been bullied. Have you ever done any of these things to another person? You are a bully. That was the message Friday at Tokay High School, where filmmaker Erahm Christopher spoke after freshman and sophomore students viewed his movie on bullying and school violence. Principal Erik Sandstrom said the Teen Truth Live experience is part of the school's anti-bullying efforts. Students said the ...

Here's the latest from the TEEN TRUTH newsroom: It's that time of year again! We're excited to announce our 2012 TT: FILM FESTIVAL! Developed to provide more youth the opportunity to be heard, our festival is focused on furthering the TEEN TRUTH movement by featuring the unique VOICES of student filmmakers across the nation. CLICK HERE to learn more and submit!

Here's the latest from the TEEN TRUTH newsroom: We're excited to announce the addition of two new TEEN TRUTH LIVE speakers to our TRIBE! Giselle Rodriguez is featured in this week's INSIGHT and we recently published an interview with Cynthia Ruffin - READ IT! Both women are thrilled to be a part of the TTL team and are booking TT: BULLY & SCHOOL VIOLENCE presentations now!

TEEN TRUTH: INSPIRATION - Check out the latest trailer showcasing the RONNIE BROWN PROJECT + TEEN TRUTH LIVE together! Ronnie Brown will BE THE DIFFERENCE on and off the NFL football field this season.

OCEAN SPRINGS, MS (WLOX) - Hundreds of Ocean Springs High students found out Thursday that they are not alone when it comes to being a victim of bullying. And they learned how teasing and gossip can stir up hate and escalate into violence. They watched a powerful film about bullying and school violence. The story was shot and told by teenagers from five schools. The director also talked about being bullied and what causes teens to hurt others or even kill. The film opened with a warning. It was no ...

Here's the latest from the TEEN TRUTH newsroom: Last year's festival was such a phenomenal success that we knew we needed to keep the tradition going! Featuring teen-filmed submissions from all over the country, last year's finalists covered critical topics such as relationship violence, mortality and the importance of friendship. (Check out some of these films on TEEN TRUTH NET.) Open to filmmakers' aged 12-24, this youth focused Festival seeks creative films from several diverse mediums that range in length from thirty-seconds to ten minutes. Whether it's ...