Bullying Facts

Bullying What is Stopbullying.gov defines bullying as the unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived Bullying Statistics 1 out of 4 kids will experience bullying sometime throughout their adolescence power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied 46% males and 26% females have admitted to being victims in physical fights 58% of kids never tell an adult when they've been the victim of a bullying attack and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems. Verbal Bullying Physical Bullying saying or writing mean things (name calling, taunting, threatening) hurting someone physically (hitting, kicking, pinching, pushing, tripping) You're Ugly! Social Bullying Cyber Bullying damaging someone's reputation (spreading rumors, public embarrassment, telling others not to be friends with someone) tormenting, threatening, harassing, humiliating, embarrassing someone using the internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones. Cyberbullying is the latest type of bullying. Bullying and Suicide Although kids who are bullied are at risk of suicide, bullying alone is not the cause. Many issues contribute to suicide risk, including depression, problems at home, and trauma history. #BullyNoMore xx PULSEUNIFORM Alwaya Feel Valued