Millions of kids get bullied each year, and YOU can stop it.

Characters

Narrator: Ethan LarsonCounselor/Mediator: David DeclarkBully: Will EriksenVictim: Ned SlavinCamera Man: Ethan Larson

Problem Facts

Nearly 90 % of children reported being bullied 59% of children said they bullied other students an estimated 1 in 5 students is bullied or is a

bully Victims of physical bullying can face depression,

anxiety, problems concentrating, school failure, school avoidance

Violence in movies, TV shows, and video games can cause fear of becoming a victim, a stronger appetite for violence, etc.

Bullying can involve hitting, teasing and taunting, and name calling

Problem Facts

Some kids who get bullied consider suicide- sometimes, bullying can last a lifetime!

Physical bullying can lead to depression A bully can be bigger, older, stronger, more

popular, or have a group of friends backing him/her up

Bullying usually happens again and again The bully is often times stronger, bigger, or

has more power over the bully

Data in Charts/Graphs

Solution Facts

Ignoring the bully or pretending it doesn’t exist can work

You can also tell a parent or teacher, and they can contact law enforcement if needed

Don’t retaliate, it can escalate the harassment Keep your cool Stop others from being bullied Form an anti bullying squad or something of the

sort Violence isn’t the answer, it will only make it worse Strengthen your circle of friends-try not to be alone Humor is a way to disarm a bully

Solution Facts

Bullies are looking for a reaction, so if you don’t give them a reaction, the bullying might stop

If you feel safe, talk to the bully, let him no it’s not cool, then the bully might stop

When you talk to someone about a bully, you’ll feel more powerful, and more in control

Quotes

“Courage is fire, and bullying is smoke,” Benjamin Disraeli

“Everyone who wants to do good to the human race always ends in universal bullying,” Aldous Huxley

“Gay kids need to stop killing themselves because they are made to feel worthless by cruel and relentless bullying,” Zachary Quinto

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