1. Nearly 1 in 3 students is involved in bullying.

It’s estimated that nearly 30% — or 5.7 million children — are involved in bullying, as victims, perpetrators, or both. Studies have found that 15 to 25% of students in the U.S. are bullied, and 15 to 20% bully others.


2. While school violence as a whole is declining, bullying behaviors have increased by 5%.

Over the past few years, school violence has declined by 4%. That doesn’t mean that schools are safe havens, however. Bullying behavior increased by 5% between 1999 and 2001. Also, 86% of public schools in 2005-6 reported one or more incidents of violence or theft.


3. Kids who are obese, gay, or have disabilities are up to 63% more likely to be bullied than other children.

Studies have shown that obese children are 63% more likely to be targets of bullying. Gay youth are also significantly more likely to be bullied, with lesbians experiencing bullying at 3 times the rate of other youth.

Kids with learning disabilities, speech impediments, ADHD, and medical conditions that affect their appearance (such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and spina bifida) are also at higher risk of being bullied. One study found that 83% of adults who stuttered when they were kids reported they had been teased or bullied for it.


4. Boys are more likely than girls to bully others.

According to studies, boys are more likely than girls to report that they bully others. Boys are also usually only bullied by other boys, while girls report being bullied by both boys and girls.


5. Boys and girls get bullied in different ways.

The most frequent type of bullying experienced by both boys and girls is verbal bullying. But that’s where the similarities end. Boys are far more likely to be hit, slapped, pushed, or be exposed to other types of physical bullying. Girls, on the other hand, are at higher risk for being socially excluded, having rumors spread about them, or being targeted with sexual comments.

National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center and the Health Resources and Services Administration.

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Bullying-YouthHaving to deal with bullying has been an adverse part of growing-up for both youth and adolescents. However, in recent years with the onset of technology, bullying has taken on many new facets. Adolescents are now being overwhelmed by bullies in areas that offer little to no escape. Bullies are finding there way in to chat rooms, instant and text messaging and social networks. This type of bullying, also known as cyber-bullying, allows the bullies to remain faceless, while leaving their victim's helpless.

Adolescents today need to learn coping strategies if in the event they are being bullied, while parents need to be well informed, in the event they suspect their child may be getting bullied at school or online.

Wellcore offers programs for both the student and parent. Speakers include professional social workers, officers of the law as well as those that speak from experience about their challenges with bullying.

I was a soccer star, attractive and smart. I thought I had it all - perhaps that is why I needed to turn to the police when the bullying became unbearable. My story speaks loud and clear to those undergoing the same torment that I did - and the steps I took to make it go away for good!


Cyber-BullyingCYBER-BULLYING
Cyber bullying is the newest form of intimidation and harassment. Most cyber bullying occurs off school grounds and out of the view of parent's watchful eye. This makes it all the more dangerous. This program will assist teens in navigating the new forms of communication often used to victimize our teens. Students will leave with practical strategies on how to avoid being victimized by this new rapidly spreading type of bullying. This timely program will strike a chord with all viewers- who may have been victimized as well those who may thought cyber bullying was "no big deal."



Bullying and the BystanderBULLYING AND TOLERANCE-EMPOWERING THE BYSTANDER
Most teens don't like to see their peers bullied but are uncomfortable and unsure on how to respond. Bullies create an unsafe environment in school for bystanders as well as victims. Our expert will highlight how students can become proactive without putting themselves at risk. Students will learn how to accept and tolerate differences along with necessary knowledge in order to make a difference and reduce incidence of bullying.


Tip

Experts say that empowering bystanders to take action might be the key to stopping bullies.

 


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