Bullying
"Bullying is a national epidemic" -Macklemore
Facts About Bullying
over 3.2 million students are bullied each year
17% of American students are bullied 2 to 3 times a month
only 4% of teachers will help a child when they are being bullied
about 160,000 teens skip school everyday because of bullying
about 67% of students believe schools respond poorly when it comes to bullying
1 in 10 students drop out of school because of bullying
- verbal abuse is the one type of bullying that remains constant through elementary, middle, and high school
Basic Types of Bullying
Cyber-includes the repetitive act of taunting or harassing one through social media.
Verbal-using words to put someone down.
Physical-includes one person making contact with another by hitting, pushing, kicking, pinching, pushing, or damaging property.
Bullying Stories
Jessica Logan
Tyler Clementi
Hannah Smith
Who to talk to if you are getting bullied
parents
siblings
friends
teachers and staff
a counselor
websites where you can share your story and seek help from others
Get help now!
Website: http://www.kidshelpphone.ca/Kids/InfoBooth/Bullying/Are-You-Being-Bullied.aspx
Location: Canada
Phone: 1-800-668-6868