Amanda Michelle Todd (born November 27, 1996, in British Columbia)[2][3] committed suicide on October 10, 2012, at her home in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. Prior to her death, Todd had posted a video on YouTube in which she used a series of flash cards to tell of her experience of being blackmailed, bullied and physically assaulted. The video went viral after her death,[4]resulting in international media attention. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police and British Columbia Coroners Service launched investigations into the suicide.
At the time of her death, Todd was a grade 10 student[5] at CABE Secondary in Coquitlam,[6] a school that caters to students who have experienced social and behavior issues in previous educational settings.[7]
In response to the death, Christy Clark, the Premier of British Columbia, made an online statement of condolence and suggested a national discussion on criminalizing cyberbullying.[8][9] Also, a motion was introduced in the Canadian House of Commons to propose a study of the scope of bullying in Canada, and for more funding and support for anti-bullying organizations. Todd's mother Carol established the Amanda Todd Trust, receiving donations to support anti-bullying awareness education and programs for young people with mental health problems.
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