BULLYING
Bullying is a deliberate and repetitive behavior intended to harm, intimidate, or coerce someone perceived as vulnerable. It can manifest in various forms, including physical bullying, which involves physical aggression such as hitting, kicking, or damaging someone's belongings. Verbal bullying includes name-calling, insults, teasing, and verbal threats. Social or relational bullying aims to damage someone's social relationships or reputation through exclusion, spreading rumors, or manipulating friendships. Cyberbullying uses digital platforms like social media, texts, or emails to harass, threaten, or embarrass someone. Emotional bullying involves actions that hurt someone’s feelings, such as making mean faces, mocking, or giving the silent treatment.
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According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, about 20% of students aged 12-18 experienced bullying in the United States in 2019. Additionally, research by the Cyberbullying Research Center indicates that approximately 15% of high school students were electronically bullied in the past year. Bullying can lead to severe consequences, including depression, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts and actions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that students who experience bullying are at increased risk for poor school adjustment, sleep difficulties, and physical symptoms like headaches and stomach aches.
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Given these significant impacts, it is crucial to address bullying promptly and effectively to create a safe environment for everyone. Schools, parents, and communities play a vital role in implementing anti-bullying policies, providing support to victims, and fostering a culture of respect and inclusion.
WHAT IS BULLYING?
TYPES OF BULLYING
Bullying is a deliberate and repeated behavior intended to harm, intimidate, or control another person.Bullying affects individuals of all ages and can lead to serious emotional, psychological, and physical consequences. It is a critical issue that requires attention and action from everyone in the community. Bullying can affect everyone—those who are bullied, those who bully, and those who witness bullying.
WHO DOES BULLYING AFFECT
Bullying affects individuals of all ages and can lead to serious emotional, psychological, and physical consequences. It is a critical issue that requires attention and action from everyone in the community. Bullying can affect everyone—those who are bullied, those who bully, and those who witness bullying.
WHERE AND WHEN BULLYING HAPPENS
Bullying can occur during or after school hours. While most reported bullying happens in the school building, a significant percentage also happens in places like on the playground or the bus. It can also happen travelling to or from school, in the youth’s neighborhood, or on the Internet.
There are FOUR types of bullying:
• Verbal bullying is saying or writing mean things. Verbal bullying includes:
o Teasing
o Name-calling
o Inappropriate sexual comments
o Taunting
o Threatening to cause harm
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• Social bullying, sometimes referred to as relational bullying, involves hurting someone’s reputation or relationships. Social bullying includes:
o Leaving someone out on purpose
o Telling other children not to be friends with someone
o Spreading rumors about someone
o Embarrassing someone in public
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• Physical bullying involves hurting a person’s body or possessions. Physical bullying includes:
o Hitting/kicking/pinching
o Spitting
o Tripping/pushing
o Taking or breaking someone’s things
o Making mean or rude hand gestures
STOP BULLYING ON THE SPOT
When adults respond promptly and consistently to bullying, they convey the message that such behavior is unacceptable. Research indicates that this approach can reduce bullying over time.
Parents, school staff, and other community adults can help prevent bullying by discussing it openly, fostering a safe school environment, and creating a community-wide anti-bullying culture.
GET HELP NOW
If you've tried all possible solutions and the situation remains unresolved, or if someone is in immediate danger, there are resources available to provide assistance. Reach out to trusted adults, such as teachers, school counselors, or parents, who can offer support and guidance. Additionally, you can contact national helplines or organizations dedicated to bullying prevention for further help. Remember, you don't have to face this alone—help is always available.
STATISTICS
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1 out of 4 teens are bullied.
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9 out of 10 LGBTQIA students experienced harassment at school and online.
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5.4 million students stay home on any given day because they are afraid of being bullied.
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1 out of 5 kids admits to being a bully, or doing some bullying.
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43% fear harassment in the bathroom at school
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A poll of teens ages 12-17 proved that they think violence increased in their schools
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282,000 students are physically attacked in secondary schools each month
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More youth violence occurs on school grounds as opposed to on the way to school
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80% of the time, an argument with a bully will end up in a physical fight
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1/3 of students surveyed said they heard another student threaten to kill someone.
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2 out of 3 say they know how to make a bomb, or know where to get the information to do it.
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Playground statistics – Every 7 minutes a child is bullied
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Adult intervention – 4%; Peer intervention – 11%; No intervention- 85%
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Resources
While we are dedicated to eradicating bullying, we recognize that we can't do it alone. Below, you'll find a list of national resources that can assist with education, counseling, prevention, and more.
American Federation of Teachers
The American Federation of Teachers is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
You're not alone Whether you have struggled with suicide yourself or have lost a loved one, know you are not alone. Hear about personal experiences from people in your local community whose lives have been impacted by suicide.
NAPAB advocates on behalf of bullied children and their families, providing education and support to parents, educators, children, and the community at large. Driven by Daniel's story, we exist solely for the purpose of providing social service to our communities.
Our Mission is to teach students how to use their power wellwith zero violence, zero hate and zero bullying
Pacer's National Bullying Prevention Center
Founded in 2006, PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center actively leads social change to prevent childhood bullying, so that all youth are safe and supported in their schools, communities and online. PACER provides innovative resources for students, parents, educators, and others, and recognizes bullying as a serious community issue that impacts education, physical and emotional health, and the safety and well-being of students.
SCHOOL BUS BULLYING PREVENTION
Transfinder Corporation was founded in 1988. Based in Schenectady, New York, the birthplace of innovation, Transfinder is a leader in logistics software, providing intelligent solutions to schools, municipalities and adult care facilities.
Stomp Out Bullying
Transfinder Corporation was founded in 1988. Based in Schenectady, New York, the birthplace of innovation, Transfinder is a leader in logistics software, providing intelligent solutions to schools, municipalities and adult care facilities.
Stopbullying.gov
Transfinder Corporation was founded in 1988. Based in Schenectady, New York, the birthplace of innovation, Transfinder is a leader in logistics software, providing intelligent solutions to schools, municipalities and adult care facilities.