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Tyler Clementi’s family unveiling new anti-bullying initiative

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JUNE 7, 2015, 3:40 PM    LAST UPDATED: SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2015, 9:39 PM

BY LINDA MOSS
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD

Tyler Clementi’s family is still shattered and struggling with his 2010 suicide. In his memory, Tyler’s heartbroken parents are stepping up their battle against bullying, trying to prevent it before it even starts.

In an emotional interview with “CBS Sunday Morning,” Ridgewood residents Joseph and Jane Clementi discussed how hard life has been since the death of their youngest son, who was an 18-year-old Rutgers University freshman when he jumped off the George Washington Bridge on Sept. 22, 2010. Tyler took his life days after learning that his college roommate had used a webcam to secretly live-stream his romantic encounter with a man in a dorm room. His death drew national attention to the issue of online bullying.

Soon after their son’s death, the Clementis formed the anti-bullying Tyler Clementi Foundation, which describes its mission as promoting “safe and inclusive spaces for LGBT and vulnerable youth and families.” This week the foundation is rolling out “Day One,” an initiative to get authorities in workplaces, schools, universities and athletic programs to immediately demand tolerance for everyone regardless of their sexual orientation, appearance, dress or religion.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/tyler-clementi-s-family-unveiling-new-anti-bullying-initiative-1.1350980

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Tyler Clementi’s family become advocates after suicide

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Tyler Clementi’s family become advocates after suicide

SEPTEMBER 21, 2014, 1:29 PM    LAST UPDATED: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2014, 1:29 PM
BY SEAN CARLIN
ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW BRUNSWICK  — Tyler Clementi’s family could have stayed silent after he killed himself.

They could have, understandably, hid from the spotlight and attention thrust upon them when he jumped from the George Washington Bridge after his roommate’s webcam captured him with another man inside his Rutgers dorm room.

But four years after his death, the Clementis have used the pain they still feel every day to encourage acceptance and eradicate bullying.

“We could have retreated,” said Clementi’s father, Joseph, who with his family founded the Tyler Clementi Foundation. “We didn’t want to see this kind of thing happen to other kids and have it affect other families the way it affected ours.”

Just weeks into his freshman year, Clementi, of Ridgewood, jumped off the George Washington Bridge on Sept. 22, 2010. His roommate, Dharun Ravi, ultimately served 20 days in jail after being convicted of bias intimidation, invasion of privacy and other crimes.

The Clementi foundation raises awareness of bullying and cyber-bullying, particularly in the LGBT community. Its initiatives include building support for LGBT and vulnerable youth through partnerships and legislative advocacy, as well as having family members speak at different organizations and groups to encourage more “inclusive environments.”

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