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14-Year-Old Mia Janin's Suicide Triggers Systemic Changes in School

Father calls for accountability and protection measures following inquest into daughter's death linked to bullying.

  • Mia Janin, a 14-year-old student at the Jewish Free School in London, was found dead at her home in March 2021. She had been experiencing bullying both in person and online.
  • Mia's father, Mariano Janin, has spoken out about the failing system that he believes failed to protect his daughter. He has called for more accountability and measures to protect children from bullying and online harassment.
  • The inquest into Mia's death concluded that she took her own life. Two undated letters were found on her bed, explaining her decision to end her life.
  • Mia's friends reported that a group of male students at the school had been sharing inappropriate images and making fun of girls, including Mia, in a Snapchat group chat.
  • Following Mia's death, the school has reportedly introduced systemic changes.
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