Adolescent bullying and teasing are most severe in grades 6-9.

Surveys say at least 50% of teens are bullied at some time, & 10% regularly.

Teens bullied at a young age often become bullies as they get older.

Bullying can interfere with social and emotional development and academics.

160,000 teens miss school each day because of fear.

www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov

www.challengeday.org

Please Stop Laughing at Us,
One Survivor's Extroidinary Quest to Prevent School Bullying
By Jodee Blanco

Ten Days to a Bully-Proof Child
By Sherryll Kraizer, Ph.D.

Document, document, document!

It is important to keep records of each occurrence to establish patterns and persons involved. This will be a help for the school administration or law enforcement. Most schools have a "No Tolerance for Bullying" policy.

Victims cannot work bullying out on their own. Bullies and victims need help from parents, teachers, school counselors and/or other professionals to stop the behavior and assist the victim's needs.