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Over 13 million American kids will be bullied this year, making it the most common form of harassment experienced by young people in the nation.
160,000 kids in the US stay home every day because of bullying. source
The stories are heartbreaking. Kids being bullied not only by their peers, but some even by teachers.
So, what can we do? How can we help?
The good news is there are tons of great resources for ourselves, schools and communities to get involved for change.
Bullying Resources:
Community Strategies to stop bullying - Stopbullying.gov
New York Teacher Paper Object Lesson
Anonymous tip line for schools - Safetotalk.org
Kidpower.org:
160,000 kids in the US stay home every day because of bullying. source
The stories are heartbreaking. Kids being bullied not only by their peers, but some even by teachers.
So, what can we do? How can we help?
The good news is there are tons of great resources for ourselves, schools and communities to get involved for change.
Bullying Resources:
Community Strategies to stop bullying - Stopbullying.gov
New York Teacher Paper Object Lesson
Anonymous tip line for schools - Safetotalk.org
Kidpower.org:
- tip sheets for caregivers and teachers
- hotline for bullied kids
- pledge to stomp out bullying
Help where you can. Use your voice. Be the good.
Keep kids safe.
Keep kids safe.
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