Youth who bully others and are bullied themselves suffer the most serious consequences. They are at greater risk for mental health and behavioral problems.
Just the Facts…
Bullying is common
- About 1 in 5 high school students reported being bullied on school property.
- More than 1 in 6 high school students reported being bullied electronically in the last year.
Some youth experience bullying more than others
- Nearly 40% of high school students who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual report being bullied including online cyberbullying.
- Female high school students (30%) report being bullied. They report bullying more than male students (19%) in the past year.
Bullying is a frequent discipline problem
- Nearly 14% of public schools report that bullying is a discipline problem occurring daily or at least once a week.
- Bullying and cyberbullying occur more often in middle schools (28%, 33%), followed by high schools (16%, 30%) and elementary schools (9%, 5%).
—-> It’s the right thing to do.
If you see an incident of bullying, don’t be a bystander.
Find a way to take supportive action. Help put an end to it.
Holly Area Youth Assistance 