National Bullying Prevention Month was created by the Pacer Center in 2006. Held each October, it is designed to help communities unite nationwide to raise awareness about bullying and prevention.
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Bullying happens somewhere in this country every 7 seconds.
- Nearly one-third of all school-aged children are bullied each year - upwards of 13 million students.
- 77 percent of students have been the victim of some type of bullying.
- Children with disabilities are two to three times more likely to be bullied than their non-disabled peers; 40 percent of children with autism and 60 percent of children with Asperger’s syndrome have experienced bullying.
- LGBT teens are bullied 2 to 3 times as much as straight teens. 9 out of 10 LGBT students have experienced harassment at school.
- An estimated 160,000 children miss school every day because of the fear of assault or intimidation by other students.
- Approximately 42 percent of school-aged children have been bullied online, with 35 percent being victims of online threats. Approximately 58 percent report that someone has said something mean or hurtful to them online.
- More than half of students who are bullied do not report it.
It's not just statistics: These numbers represent real students - and they all have their own story to tell.
Unity Day: Wednesday, Oct. 10
LEARN MORE: Online Bullying Prevention Resources for students, parents and educators:
- Pacer's National Bullying Prevention Center
- Teens against Bullying
- Kids Against Bullying
- NEA: Bully Free: It Starts with Me
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network
HJUHSD students who are victims or witnesses of bullying are encouraged to talk to a teacher, counselor, coach, administrator or another trusted adult for help!
"The End of Bullying Begins with You"
