The family of a young Torres Strait Islander girl who took her own life have a message they want to share.
Adiel Boyd was a bright, intelligent and talented 12-year-old Torres Strait Islander girl with a loving, gentle spirit. Tragically, Adiel took her own life at the end of last year, a few days after Christmas. Adiel's family, including her mother Vicky, siblings Jahmon, Tameka and Jodeci, Aunties, Uncles, nieces and nephews, are still trying to come to terms with her death, and that they are thankful to their extended family and community for their love and support.
"We hope that schools adopt our principles, that it takes a village to raise our children." Adiel's family is calling on schools to become stronger advocates and more active in creating safe spaces for victims of bullying and more diligent in the treatment of perpetrators, saying counselling is needed for both and that teachers and other staff need appropriate training on how to approach the matter safely, sensitively, and immediately.
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