~ October is anti-bullying month ~
28% of U.S. students in grades 6–12 experienced bullying.
Approximately 30% of young people admit to bullying others in surveys.
70.6% of young people say they have seen bullying in their schools.
70.4% of school staff have seen bullying. 62% witnessed bullying two or more times in the last month and 41% witness bullying once a week or more.
When bystanders intervene, bullying stops within 10 seconds 57% of the time.
Statistics gathered from Stopbullying.gov
Approximately 30% of young people admit to bullying others in surveys.
70.6% of young people say they have seen bullying in their schools.
70.4% of school staff have seen bullying. 62% witnessed bullying two or more times in the last month and 41% witness bullying once a week or more.
When bystanders intervene, bullying stops within 10 seconds 57% of the time.
Statistics gathered from Stopbullying.gov
What can YOU do? If you see bullying, intervene. If you are a bully, realize your behavior and work on correcting it. Bullying is an ongoing problem, and the solution starts with each individual stepping up.
For more information you can follow the links below for a variety of resources.
For more information you can follow the links below for a variety of resources.

Click the photo to the left to be redirected to the 4-H Mall, where you can purchase "A Guide to Bully Prevention Programs" National 4-H curriculum.
""The purpose of this publication is to help yuouth professionals better understand how to create safe and fully inclusive environments within the organizations they serve. Here, you'll find a comprehensive overview of the latest bullying research and a guide for selection evidence-based bully prevention curricula and resources."
be s.m.a.r.t. (Safe, MONITORED, and responsible texting) for youth
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"TAW, MIRL, JFF, MOS. These are not military acronyms, but common “shorts” for text messaging. The object of this workshop is to provide an increased awareness about the misuse of smart phones and other mobile devices. Sexting and cyber-bullying instances are gathering more and more attention due to the negative consequences that might impact both the sender and the receiver of the message. Learn techniques of how to help decrease and prevent sexting and cyber-bullying and what to do when you are made aware of it happening. "
"TAW, MIRL, JFF, MOS. These are not military acronyms, but common “shorts” for text messaging. The object of this workshop is to provide an increased awareness about the misuse of smart phones and other mobile devices. Sexting and cyber-bullying instances are gathering more and more attention due to the negative consequences that might impact both the sender and the receiver of the message. Learn techniques of how to help decrease and prevent sexting and cyber-bullying and what to do when you are made aware of it happening. "
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