Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that is repeated or has the potential to be repeated over time. It often involves a power imbalance – either real or perceived – and can be very overt such as hitting and fighting, or covert as in the cases of exclusion and gossip. Regardless of the form it takes, bullying can lead to lasting and significant harm to both the victim and the bully.
Nationally, an estimated 160,000 students miss school every day from fear of being bullied. Over 19,000 kids attempt suicide because of bullying each year. 1 in 7 students in grades K-12 is either a bully or a victim of bullying. Below is a list of resources that offer a wide range of information on bullying spanning from statistics to what you can do. While bullying is common, IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE! Through awareness and common dialogue, we can work together to eliminate bullying in our community.
Drug Rehab USA have recently created an updated resource on cyberbullying in 2024′ and the harmful pressures it puts on teens. This includes information on emotional signs, behavioral signs, and how to spot and treat possible problems. It is genuinely a crisis right now in history, and younger adults and teens are going through it. Here’s the link to the resource: https://drugrehabus.org/
StopBullying.gov is a website managed by the US Department of Health and Human Services.
The American Psychological Association is a respected resource on a multitude of topics including bullying.