Charlotte Dawson's Legacy

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I hope that in the future if not today open discussion on Depression and Mental Illness can carry on...

Thoughts and best wishes to all who loved and cared for and about you .

“Charlotte was a beautiful person physically, but she also had a beautiful soul. She was kind, loving and generous,” Vicky said.

“She was a kind, loving and generous person and worked tirelessly for the causes she believed in.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/family-flies-in-from-new-zealand-to-lay-charlotte-dawson-t...

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@purple_haize wrote:

As far as Charlottes Law goes, these sort of laws started in the USA and are mainly for children, that something horrible has happened to.

I would rather see these laws just for children, as they are innocent and not aware of life in the big wide world, like adults are.

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This is Cloe's Law which applies to the State of Victoria 

Bullying – Brodie's Law

What is Brodie’s Law?

Victoria’s anti-bullying legislation, known as Brodie’s Law, commenced in June 2011 and made serious bullying a crime punishable by up to 10 years in jail.

Brodie’s Law was introduced after the tragic suicide of a young woman, Brodie Panlock, who was subjected to relentless bullying in her workplace.

Brodie’s Law makes serious bullying a criminal offence by extending the application of the stalking provisions in the Crimes Act 1958 to include behaviour that involves serious bullying.

The offence of stalking, and therefore conduct that amounts to serious bullying, carries a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment.

Take a stand against bullying

- See more at: http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/home/safer+communities/crime+prevention/bullying+-+brodies+law#sthash....

http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/home/safer+communities/crime+prevention/bullying+-+brodies+law

long c&p warning .

Cyber Bullying

What you need to know:

• Cyber bullying can be a crime.
• If you're being cyber bullied, there are things you can do to protect yourself.

Did you know that social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube all ban cyber bullying? Or that cyber bullying can be illegal? If you have been bullied online, have seen bullying online or are worried that you may have bullied someone else online and you don’t know what to do next, you can get free, confidential legal advice from Lawmail.

What is bullying?

Bullying is behaviour that:

• is meant to be hurtful;
• targets a certain person or group of people;
• happens more than once; and
• embarrasses, threatens or intimidates the person being bullied.

What is cyber bullying?

Cyber bullying is bullying carried out online or through mobile phones.

This could include using SMS, email or social networking sites to harass or abuse someone.

Is cyber bullying a crime?

Cyber bullying can be a crime under either VIC or national law when it involves:

• Using the internet or a phone in a threatening, harassing or offensive way
•  Threats
• Stalking (including messaging someone to harm or scare them)
• Accessing internet accounts without permission
• Defamation (spreading lies to intentionally hurt someone’s reputation)
• Encouraging suicide

Menacing, harassing or offensive use of the internet or a mobile

It is a crime to use a phone or the internet in threaten, harass or seriously offend somebody. A message or post could be considered offensive if it is likely to cause serious anger, outrage, humiliation or disgust. The maximum penalty is 3 years in jail.

Real life examples

In 2010, a 20 year old guy in QLD sent threats and hate-filled texts and Facebook messages to his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend. He was found guilty of using phone and internet services in a menacing, harassing or offensive way and placed on probation with an order to attend counselling.

In 2011, a teenager in NSW made a Facebook page called “All ___ Police Are Corrupt”, which included the names of several local police officers. He was charged with harassing and offensive use of the internet.

Threats

It is a crime to intentionally frighten someone by threatening to hurt them. This can be through your phone, text message, emails or online posts. Threatening to kill someone carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail.

Real life examples

In 2006, a teenager in NSW threatened to kill two of his teachers and a girl at his school on his MySpace page. He was charged with making threats.

In 2009, a guy in WA posted a video on YouTube that showed him making threatening comments towards people of a particular ethnic and religious background. He was charged under racial hate laws.

Stalking

Stalking is when someone gets repeated attention that intimidates or frightens them. Stalking can include making unwanted phone calls, emails, text messages and messages on Facebook/Twitter etc.Stalking is a crime in VIC if you call, message or otherwise bother somebody during a course of conduct with the intent to harm, harass or scare them. The maximum penalty is 10 years in jail.

Real life example

In 2009, a guy in VIC copied pictures from a girl’s profile and posted them on adult websites, along with her name and contact details. He was found guilty of stalking and sentenced to jail.

In 2011, a teenager in WA who had befriended an American girl on Facebook began sending her threatening messages and unwanted gifts. He was arrested for stalking.

Unauthorised access

It is a crime under state and national law to log into a person’s online accounts without permission. The maximum penalty is 2 years in jail.

Defamation

It is a crime in VIC to publish untrue information about someone in order to cause them serious harm. The maximum penalty is 10 years in jail.

Real life example

In 2009, a teenager in SA made a harassing Facebook page about a local police officer. He was found guilty of defamation and placed on a two year good behaviour bond.

http://www.lawstuff.org.au/vic_law/topics/bullying/cyber-bullying

imo it's the aim of these Laws which matters most .

[purple_haize]

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@chuk_77 wrote:

just doing a quick read about baclofen and its says it has no known abuse potential, so the comment up there about the need to take more and more to get effect is inaccurate. The normal  dose would be enough to help with alcohol issues

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I said it could be, as most muscle relaxant tablets do that to you, and it says no known abuse potential...................but every body has a different chemical makeup and it could if taken by someone it didnt agree with, have a potential for anything.

No medicine of any kind is foolproof.

[purple_haize]

As I said, these laws are a USA thing, over there it is used for children that have been victims of horrific crimes, it is used alot over there.

I just dont think and this is my opinion that they should be used here, for every crime against an adult..........

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Brodie was a beautiful girl who grew into a beautiful young woman. Her death has left a huge hole in the hearts of many. She was the best friend of my friend's daughter and I watched them both grow up.

Brodie's Law is not Chloe's Law.

[lloydslights · Accepted solution]

It has taken me some time to post this, trying to be extra thoughtful and careful of how others may read my words.  It hurts my oh-so-tired brain.  

Some of the problems that people with depression may have, are

a pride that refuses to acknowledge to others that they are not well;

not go out to see others/family to avoid lying about their health;

"Do as I say, not as I do" - helping others before helping themselves;

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder i.e. excessive cleaning, hoarding, checking on switches, etc.

over-reaction to sad/bad news (letting excessive tears fall or expressions of anger {in conjunction with that sad/bad news] it could also be a semi-release of their own mental tension);

extreme tiredness that comes with thinking too much.

DEB

[darksideofthemoon]

The type of depression darkie and her friend with the terminal illness were suffering is not a mental illness - it derives from severe sadness and hopelessnes

Also caused by a chemical disorder of the brain Sandy 🙂  It was described to me as a type of 'burn out' when stress reaches levels that causes the chemical to 'burn out'.

[bluecat*dancing]

Excellent post, Llloyd. Well thought out and expressed.

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@bluecat*dancing wrote:

Brodie was a beautiful girl who grew into a beautiful young woman. Her death has left a huge hole in the hearts of many. She was the best friend of my friend's daughter and I watched them both grow up.

Brodie's Law is not Chloe's Law.

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I''m Sorry.Thanks for correcting me Bluecat , I will come back when I have more time to think 

[tasfleur]

Excellent post also Lloydlights xx

[bluecat*dancing]

Close to home, Iza, which is why I corrected you. No other reason. I'm suffering from thinking fatigue today. [[[hugs]]]