Sticks and

stones can

break your

bones,

but words

can break your

heart.

The most common form of bullying among girls is social exclusion

Being left out hurts!

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.

Depression: The Silent Epidemic

1 out of every 7 students will attempt suicide

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

Warning Signs: Has few friends, afraid to go to school, complains frequently of headaches, stomachaches, or other physical ailments

Take

A

Stand

Lend

A

Hand

STOPBULLYIN

G

NOW!

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!

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

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

Take A Stand, Lend A Hand

STOP

BULLYING

NOW!

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