October 22, 2020

 Here are some facts about bullying. 

• 1 out of every 5 students reports being bullied. 

• Of those students who reported being bullied, 13% were made fun of, called names, or insulted; 13% were the subject of rumors; 5% were pushed, shoved, tripped, or spit on; and 5% were excluded from activities on purpose. 

• School-based bullying prevention programs decrease bullying by up to 25%

• 46% of bullied students report notifying an adult at school about the incident.

• Reports of cyberbullying are highest among middle school students, followed by high school students, and then primary school students

• Students who experience bullying are at increased risk for depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement, and dropping out of school

• Bullied students indicate that bullying has a negative effect on how they feel about themselves (27%), their relationships with friends and family (19%), their school work (19%), and physical health (14%)

Which of these facts surprised you and why?