The Bully Chain : Episode 11 : "Forgiveness Has No Expiry Date"

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Decades after a boy at King David High School bullied another pupil, the pair have struck up an unlikely friendship based on forgiveness and their mutual desire to reduce harm.

Clinton Fein tormented Bryan Schimmel at the Linksfield school , but in a candid interview with Hot1027 News, he’s given some insight into why he became a bully.

The pair of them have painstakingly explained what happened between them , in the hopes of empowering children, parents and teachers with a bit more knowledge around abuse and ways to help BOTH the victim and the bully.

Hot 1027’s Tara Penny spoke to them both…..

7 Nov 2022 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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