Bullying Quick Facts

160,000 U.S. children miss school everyday due to a fear of bullying.

75%of school shooting incidents have been linked to bullying and harassment

Shockingly, 1 in 4 teachers see nothing wrong with bullying and will only intervene 4% of the time

( APA.org )
Problems for Bullies The Problem Problems for Victims
● A bully turns to
● A victim of a bully can end up
picking on someone
fearful of others and may be
weaker such as
unable to cope socially.
abusive influence in
● A victim may become
the home/peer group.
withdrawn and his school
● Nearly 60 percent of
work may begin to suffer.
boys who classified
● A victim may turn around
as bullies in grades
and bully someone he
6-9 were convicted of
determines to be weaker,
at least one crime by (Youth Truth)
thus perpetuating the
the age of 24.
problem.
 Bullying Statistics of Victims

● At least 52 percent of teens have been bullied online.

● In a study conducted by the Cyberbullying Research Center in 2014, about 10 to
20 percent of young teens confessed to being bullied on a regular basis.
● One-million children on Facebook alone were harassed in 2011.
● 90 percent of children in grades 4 through 8 have been bullied at some point
● 35% of children have actually been threatened online, some more than once.
 The Bully Statistics
● 34 percent of those who participated in
cyberbullying did so both as victims
and as bullies.
● About 53 percent of children have said
something that was mean or hurtful to
someone else online according to iSafe
Foundation.
● American schools harbor at least 2.1
million bullies.

( News.com )
 Social Media and Bullying Statistics
● 9 out of 10 teenagers have witnessed
cyberbullying while they were using social
media.
● 54 percent of the above number were
bullied on Facebook alone.
● 84 percent of social media users have seen
someone defend the victim or ask the
harasser to stop.
● 90 percent of those who witnessed bullying
on their social media sites have also (Focus on Family…)

ignored the behavior at some point.

 Definition of Bullying

Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among

school aged children that involves a real or
perceived power imbalance. The behavior is
repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over
time.
● An Imbalance of Power: Kids who bully use
their power—such as physical strength,
access to embarrassing information, or
popularity—to control or harm others.
Power imbalances can change over time and
in different situations, even if they involve
the same people.
● Repetition: Bullying behaviors happen
more than once or have the potential to
happen more than once.

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 Types of Juveniles involved:
Children at Risk of Being Bullied Children More Likely to Bully Others
● Overweight or underweight, wearing glasses or ● Have social power, are overly concerned about their

different clothing. popularity

● Are depressed, anxious, or have low self esteem ● Like to dominate or be in charge of others.
● Easily pressured by peers
● Are less popular than others and have few friends
● Are aggressive or easily frustrated
● Do not get along well with others, seen as
● Have difficulty following rules
annoying or provoking, or antagonize others for
● View violence in a positive way
attention.
 Why don't kids ask for help?
An adult was notified in less than half (40%) of bullying incidents. Kids don’t tell adults for many
reasons:
● Kids may fear backlash from the kid who bullied them.
● Bullying can be a humiliating experience. Kids may not want adults to know what is being said
about them, whether true or false.
● Kids who are bullied may already feel socially isolated. d understand.
● Kids may fear being rejected by their peers. v

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 Examples
1. Verbal bullying is saying or writing mean things.
- Teasing, Name Calling, Inappropriate Sexual Comments, Taunting, Threatening
to Cause Harm
2. Physical bullying involves hurting a person’s body or possessions.
- Hitting/kicking/pinching, tripping, pushing, stealing, making mean gestures

3. Social bullying, sometimes referred to as relational bullying, involves hurting

someone’s reputation. -Leaving someone out on purpose, Telling other children not to
be friends with someone, Spreading rumors about someone, Embarrassing someone
in public
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 Effects
Kids who are bullied

● Depression and anxiety, increased feelings of sadness and loneliness, changes in sleep and eating patterns
● Loss of interest in hobbies
● Decreased academic achievement— more likely to miss, skip, or drop out of school.

Kids Who Bully Others

● Abuse alcohol and other drugs in adolescence and as adults
● Get into fights, vandalize property,
● Engage in early sexual activity
● Have criminal convictions and traffic citations as adults
● Be abusive toward their romantic partners, spouses, or children as adults

Bystanders
● Have increased use of tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs
● Have increased mental health problems, including depression and anxiety
 Prevention
1. Help kids and teens understand bullying and the
effects it has on those involved
2. Keep the lines to communication open
3. Encourage kids to do what they love and get them
interested in hobbies.
4. Model how to treat others with kindness and respect.
5. Staff Training on bullying Prevention
6. Evidence-based curriculum and programs

(Head Space)
 Governmental View
What terms are used in California anti-bullying laws and regulations?- Discrimination, harassment,
intimidation, and bullying.

● Schools that receive federal funding are required by federal law to address discrimination on a number of
different personal characteristics.

What groups are listed under California anti-bullying laws and regulations?
● Disability, Gender, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Nationality, Race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation,
association with group with characteristics listed above.

(RTI International)
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 Conclusion
Bullying is so wrong and it's never ok. It's never “cool”.

You always have a choice. Don’t fall into peer pressure.

If you’re feeling down, have low self esteem, talk to someone and get help. Don’t
hurt others because you’re in a bad spot.

This is an issue that's costing lives., many countess lives being taken due to
thoughtless acts. As students and as human beings, you can change that.

Let’s Make a difference to stop bullying and make a better world for our future
generations.

"Be the Change You Want to See in the World"

-Gandhi
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-or-is-bullying-others.html

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