Anti-Bully
A lot of people ask, "What is bullying?"
Bullying is the use of superior strength or influence to intimidate (someone), typically to force him or her to do what one wants.
Bullying is a widespread and serious problem that can happen anywhere. It is not a phase children have to go through, it is not "just messing around," and it is not something to grow out of. Bullying can cause serious and lasting harm.
Ordo, Inc. has gone one more step to take a stand for something that has been happening all over the world, we want to give kids and teens a voice to stand up and say "I WANT IT TO END," there are some that are in fear to say whats going on but we are here to talk and listen.
Bullying is the use of superior strength or influence to intimidate (someone), typically to force him or her to do what one wants.
Bullying is a widespread and serious problem that can happen anywhere. It is not a phase children have to go through, it is not "just messing around," and it is not something to grow out of. Bullying can cause serious and lasting harm.
Ordo, Inc. has gone one more step to take a stand for something that has been happening all over the world, we want to give kids and teens a voice to stand up and say "I WANT IT TO END," there are some that are in fear to say whats going on but we are here to talk and listen.
Types of Bullying Bullying can take many forms.
Examples include
According to new bullying statistics these are the five top worst states to live in to avoid bullies in K12:
1 California 2 New York 3 Illinois 4 Pennsylvania 5 Washington |
Tips to deal with bullying
If you have been bullied, it may affect you in many ways. You may not want to go to school or may find it hard to do your homework. You may be losing sleep, eating more or less than usual, having headaches or stomachaches, or getting sick more often. Know that you do not have to feel this way.
Your Feelings are Important
The first priority is always your safety. Here are some strategies for you to consider:
Bullying Statistics• 1 out of 4 teens are Bullied. •9 out of 10 LGBT students experienced harassment at school and online. • As many as 160,000 students stay home on any given day because they're afraid of being bullied. • 1 out of 5 kids admits to being a bully, or doing some "Bullying." • 43% fear harassment in the bathroom at school. • A poll of teens ages 12-17 proved that they think violence increased at their schools. • 282,000 students are physically attacked in secondary schools each month. • More youth violence occurs on school grounds as opposed to on the way to school. • 80% of the time, an argument with a bully will end up in a physical fight. • 1/3 of students surveyed said they heard another student threaten to kill someone. • 2 out of 3 say they know how to make a bomb, or know where to get the information to do it. • Playground statistics - Every 7 minutes a child is bullied. Adult intervention -4% Peer intervention - 11%. No intervention - 85% Cyber Bullying Statistics• 43% of kids have been bullied while online. 1 in 4 have had it happen more than once. • 97% of middle schoolers are bullied while onine. • 47% of of older youth 18-24 are cyberbullied. • 35% of kids have been threatened online. Nearly 1 in 5 have had it happen more than once. • 21% of kids have received mean or threatening e-mail or other messages. • 58% of kids admit someone has said mean or hurtful things to them online. More than 4 out of 10 say it has happened more than once. • 53% of kids admit having said something mean or hurtful to another person online. More than 1 in 3 have done it more than once. • 58% have not told their parents or an adult about something mean or hurtful that happened to them online. Some feel that bullying is a normal right of passage in growing up. It isn’t!! There will always be conflicts between kids, but bullying is intentional cruelty, harassment, and emotional, physical and sometimes sexual abuse. This behavior can set the tone for a lifetime of intentional cruelty or worse. And the consequences to the victim can seriously affect them for the rest of their lives. |
Bullying & Homosexuality:In a 2007 study, 86% of LGBT students said that they had experienced harassment at school during the previous year. (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network -- GLSEN)
Research indicates that LGB youth may be more likely to think about and attempt suicide than heterosexual teens. (GLSEN) In a 2005 survey, students said their peers were most often bullied because of their appearance, but the next top reason was because of actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender expression. ("From Teasing to Torment: School Climate of America" -- GLSEN and Harris Interactive) According to the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network 2007 National School Climate Survey of more than 6,000 students. • Nearly 9 out of 10 LGBT youth reported being verbally harassed at school in the past year because of their sexual orientation • Nearly half (44.1 percent) reported being physically harassed • About a quarter (22.1 percent) reported being physically assaulted. • Nearly two-thirds (60.8 percent) who experienced harassment or assault never reported the incident to the school • Of those who did report the incident, nearly one-third (31.1 percent) said the school staff did nothing in response |
Bullycide:Suicide remains among the leading causes of death of children under 14. And in most cases, the young people die from hanging. (AAS)
A new review of studies from 13 countries found signs of an apparent connection between bullying, being bullied, and suicide. (Yale School of Medicine) Suicide rates among children between the ages of 10 & 14 are very low, but are "creeping up." (Ann Haas, Director of the Suicide Prevention Project at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) The suicide rate among young male adults in Massachusetts rose 28 percent in 2007. However, that does not reflect deaths among teenagers and students Carl's age. (Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health, in a report released April 8, 2009) • Since 2002, at least 15 schoolchildren ages 11 to 14 have committed suicide in Massachusetts. Three of them were Carl's age. ("Constantly Bulled, He Ends His Life at Age 11," by Milton J. Valencia. The Boston Globe, April 20, 2009) • Suicide rates among 10 to 14-year-olds have grown more than 50 percent over the last three decades. (The American Association of Suicidology, AAS) • In 2005 (the last year nationwide stats were available), 270 children in the 10-14 age group killed themselves. (AAS) What is bullycide? The correct definition to this question is bullycide is suicide caused from the results of bullying. Children and teens who are bullied live in a constant state of fear and confusion in their lives. Many feel the only way to escape the rumors, insults, verbal abuse and terror is to take their own life. Bullycide is clearly a serious issue. There are several different reasons that ultimately can lead to bullycide including: • Being constantly physically and emotionally bullied • Experiencing constant physical and emotional pain • Having to continually relive an embarrassing moment over and over that is regularly brought up peers as a method of torment • Being the victim of bullying by an authority figure like a parent, teacher, coach or other adult • When the victim of bullying has no other friends to rely on for support or encouragement while being bullied regularly Ordo, Inc. is helping teens being bullied or are having thoughts about suicide. Story Collector: storiecollector.tumblr.com This link is a safe place that you can tell your stories of bullying, a secret, home life, boyfriend/girlfriend drama, and so much more. all stories and secrets told are anonymous or if you want to use your name on tumblr you can. Please pass this to friends, we are here to listen and help. Other Anti-bullying links |