Giada Oates, 10, says it was the scariest moment of her life when a seventh grade boy at her New Jersey middle school allegedly put her in a headlock and threatened her. She says she felt completely helpless. Her mother couldn't believe what little Giada told her about the incident. That's when they came up with an idea to get Giada a whistle to wear around her neck and blow when she feels threatened.
An official for the Hackensack School Board says they can't comment on the matter due to student confidentiality, but Giada says she still sees her bully at school. Though now, she feels more confident that if she were attacked again, she could get the help she needs.