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Drayke’s Story: Bullying in Schools | Salt Lake City News
A twelve-year-old Utah boy, Drayke Hardman, took his own life after enduring nearly a year of brutal bullying at his school — a tragedy his parents now say underscores how schools are failing to protect kids. Despite reporting the abuse and even bringing home injuries, officials didn’t stop the torment, and the bully returned — leading to retaliation and despair. With over 2,900 bullying reports in Utah alone in 2025 and one in five students nationwide saying they’ve been bullied, experts and families alike are calling for deeper systemic change: more resources, better support for both…
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