BULLYING AFFECTS EVERYONE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PREVENTS & STOP BULLYING

 

Victims of bullying suffer even greater consequences and risk for both mental health and behavior problems

Today, youth bullying has become a major public health issue in America. Bullying, a form of youth violence, is defined as any unwanted aggressive behavior(s) by another youth or group of youths who are not siblings or current dating partners that involves an observed or perceived power imbalance and is repeated multiple times or is highly likely to be repeated.

 

Bullying affects everyone—and can result in physical injury, social and emotional distress, poor education outcomes, alcohol and drug use, sexual risk behaviors, and even death for those who are bullied. Youth who bully others are also at increased risk for substance use, academic problems, and violence later in adolescence and adulthood. And those who are bully-victims, i.e., those who bully and get bullied, suffer even greater consequences and risk for both mental health and behavior problems.

 

Bullying Among High School Students

 

  • Bullying on School Property – 20% of high school students were bullied on school property during the past year.
  • Electronically Bullied – 16% of high school students were bullied via e-mail, chat rooms, instant messaging, Web sites, or while texting during the past year.
  • Did Not go to School Because of Safety Concerns – 6% of high school students did not attend school at least 1 day during the past month because they felt unsafe at school or on the way to or from school.
  • Threatened or Injured with a Weapon during School – 6% of high school students were threatened or injured with a weapon such as, a gun, knife, or club, one or more times on school property during the past year.
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