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Sticks and stones can break your bones, but words can break your heart. Being left out hurts!. The most common form of bullying among girls is social exclusion. Swirlies are NO joke!
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Sticks and stones can break your bones, but words can break your heart.
Being left out hurts! The most common form of bullying among girls is social exclusion
Swirlies are NO joke! Students who are bullied fear going to school, using the bathroom and riding the bus
1 in 5 students will carry a weapon to school. Targets often become bullies themselves. Bullying also has an impact on other students at school who are bystanders- it creates a climate of fear and disrespect.
1 out of every 7 students will attempt suicide Depression: The Silent Epidemic
Teen Suicide… It is the third leading cause of death among youth. In most cases of youth suicide, peer conflict and isolation were the reported precipitating factors
Take A Stand Lend A Hand STOP BULLYING NOW! Warning Signs:Has few friends, afraid to go to school, complains frequently of headaches, stomachaches, or other physical ailments
Children who are bullied are more likely than other children to be depressed, lonely, anxious, have low self esteem, feel unwell, and think about suicide.
WHAT CAN YOU DO? Bullying prevention messages are likely to be more effective if they come from MANY adults in a community- not just from educators and parents! •Talk to your patients about bullying- put up posters and provide handouts to elicit conversation •Know your local resources •Encourage parents to talk to their child’s school •REMEMBER: The kids are the experts- ask them, they know what is going on!
STOP Bullying NOW! Swirlies and Trash canning might be a joke to you, but it could be the last straw for him. If you are being bullied at school, tell your doctor or nurse. THEY CAN HELP! www.jeffreyjohnston.org
Take A Stand, Lend A Hand STOP BULLYING NOW! Being left out hurts! If you are being bullied at school, tell your doctor or nurse. THEY CAN HELP! www.jeffreyjohnston..org
Make a Commitment to Kindness Create a banner for your office- have kids sign it! TAKE A STAND, LEND A HAND STOP BULLYING NOW!
The last thing she should have to worry about is being teased. Commit to Kindness and pass it on! Students for Safer Schools www.jeffreyjohnston.org