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Impact of Bullying in Schools through December 2011: It's Impact and What You Can Do

This libguide will provide you with educational insights about bullying in schools, for educators and families. Included you will find ways in which students, educators and parents can become involved in the prevention of bullying in their community.

Educators

 
Are you a Bully?
(Can you tell the difference between behavior management and bullying?)
 

 

Impact of Bullying

Students Who are Bullied

- Depression

- Low self-esteem

- Health problems

- Poor grades

- Suicidal thoughts

 

Students Who Bully Others

- Get into frequent fights

- Steal and vandalize property

- Drink alcohol and smoke

- Report poor grades

- Perceive a negative climate at school

- Carry a weapon

 

Observers of Bullying

- Fearful

- Powerless to act

- Guilty for not acting

- Tempted to participate

 

Schools with Bullying Issues

- The school develops a environment of fear and disrespect

- Students have difficulty learning

- Students feel insecure

- Students dislike school

- Students perceive that teachers and staff have little control and don't care about them

 

The information provided above was taken from the Olweus Bullying Pevention Program website

What can you do?

Seek help, talk to a friend, a counselor, a teacher, a parent, a mentor, an advisor or someone you trust.