BY LAUREN DAVIES

Bullying

What is bullying?

Physical or verbal actions done to hurt/harm someone

Can be on regular basis or short-termSheldon survey results…

Have you ever been bullied? (Sheldon students)

Yes 75%

No 25%

Have you ever bullied someone? (Ex: Gossiping, excluding others, calling someone a mean name,

cyber bullying, etc.)Yes 62.50%No 31.25%Other… 6.25%

National Statistics on Bullying

National studies show that younger grade levels are more prone to being bullied

Every year, bullying becomes more common

6th Grade7th Grade8th Grade9th Grade

10th Grade11th Grade12th Grade

0% 5% 10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

37%35%

30%28%

25%23%

20%

Have you ever been bullied? (National Statistics in 2005)

Percentage

Grade Level

0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00%

42.50%

35.50%

37.00%

30.50%

27.50%

28.00%

23.00%

Have you ever been bullied? (National Statistics in 2007)

Percentage

Grade Level

11th Grade

9th Grade

10th Grade

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

12th Grade

What are examples of bullying?

Verbal: Name-calling/gossip/threats/etc.Over the internet: Cyber bullying Physical abuse: Hitting/punching/etc.Excluding others/indirectSheldon survey results…

What form of bullying do you think or see happens most? (Sheldon students)

Over the internet 12.50%

Physical bullying 0%

Verbal bullying 81.25%

Other… 6.25%

What psychological effects can bullying have on an individual?

Depression/sadnessAnxietyPoor self-esteem/Low confidenceInsecurity Shyness/LonelinessStressEating DisordersSuicidal thoughts/attemptsSheldon survey results…

Have you ever experienced depression, suicidal thoughts, low self esteem or any other physiological

effects due to being bullied?

Yes37.50

%

No 50%

Other…12.50

%

What can an individual do if they them self or someone they know is being bullied?

Tell an adult/talk with someoneTherapy sessionsWebsites/talk with groups online about issuesSheldon survey results…

43.75%

12.5%

18.75%

25%

What would sheldon students do if they or someone they know was be-

ing bullied?

Tell an adult/Family member/etc.

Pick a fight with the bully

Ignore it and not tell anyone

Other…

Does bullying impact an individuals performance in school?

Lower test scoresLower gradesLow class participationFear of raising hand/asking questionsSheldon survey results…

If you have ever been bullied, was it difficult to concentrate in school or work?

Yes, extremely difficult 25%

Yes, somewhat difficult

18.75%

No56.25

%

Other… 0%

Solutions for Sheldon High School?

Avoid gossip/dramaBe nice/neutral to everyoneReport harassment/bullying to school

sheriff/adults