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Role Models

Benni Cinkle
Benni Cinkle is an outstanding role model who has built a platform against cyber bullying. SBS is proud of everything she has accomplished especially how she overcame bullying and is now standing up for what is right. Please check out Benni's website, www.thatgirlinpink.org
About Benni
14-year-old Benni Cinkle appeared in Rebecca Black's Friday music video, which became an online sensation in Spring 2011 and received approximately 180 million views. At first, Benni drew Internet fire from viewers around the world. They called her many harsh names, the kindest being "That girl in pink that dances awkwardly." But she met the criticism with wit and candor and soon, would-be cyber bullies were die-hard Benni fans.

In just a few short months, Benni has captured the attention of millions around the world and has used her platform to form a non-profit organization affectionately named That Girl in Pink Foundation to better help the causes she is most passionate about.
Benni's single and relationship with SBS
In September 2011, Benni released her single and music video, Can You See Me Now. The song (originally a ballad) was written by Benni in 2010 when she was reading what kids were posting online on an anonymous website : SixBillionSecrets. Their stories of abuse, depression, molestation, and self-mutilation inspired her to write her message of hope for all troubled teens around the world.
Her song is on iTunes selling for 99 cents. Benni is donating 100% of net proceeds to organizations like:
- The Trevor Project (crisis intervention for suicidal gay, lesbian, questioning youths)
- GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network)
- TWLOHA (To Write Love On Her Arms)
- Childline (UK organization that provides online support for teens)
Taralynn McNitt
Taralynn McNitt is an excellent role model for those in pursuit of a healthier lifestyle. Through her life-altering healthy weight loss, Taralynn was able to find peace and live an all around healthy life. Her blog is not about weight loss, but is about eating right, exercising, and overcoming bullying and depression. Like Benni, Taralynn turned negatives into positives.

Please check out Taralynn's healthy lifestyle, and learn more about how she overcame bullying on her blog, undressedskeleton.tumblr.com

Hotlines and Websites

General Hotlines
Teen Line http://teenlineonline.org 1-800-852-8336 (Toll free California only) Operated by teens for teens
For International Hotlines: http://befrienders.org
Suicide
American Association of Suicidology 1-800-SUICIDE
Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) http://www.samhsa.gov 800-729-6686 Referrals to mental health clinics and substance abuse providers.
Provide information on Mental Health and Substance Use/Abuse.
Self Injury & Self Harm
S.A.F.E. Alternatives http://www.selfinjury.com/ 1-800-DONT-CUT (366-8288) S.A.F.E. Alternatives is a nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network, and educational resource base, which is committed to helping you and others achieve an end to self-injurious behavior.
Door of Hope 4 Teens 914-393-1904 Provides free advice and Hope line for teens who struggle with cutting.
Sexual Abuse
RAINN - Rape Abuse and Incest National Network http://www.rainn.org/ http://apps.rainn.org/ohl-bridge/ 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Association http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-help-today/ 1-800-931-2237 NEDA is committed to providing help and hope to those affected by eating disorders.
ANAD - National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders 630-577-1330 Operates 9 AM-5 PM Central Time, Monday through Friday
Grief
KARA http://www.kara-grief.org/ 650-321-5272 Compassionate support to those who are grieving a death or facing a life-threatening illness.