Anti-Bullying

-About 37% of young people between the ages of 12 and 17 have been bullied online. 30% have had it happen more than once.

-23% of students reported that they’ve said or done something mean or cruel to another person online. 27% reported that they’ve experienced the same from someone else.

-Young people who experience cyberbullying are at a greater risk than those who don’t for both self-harm and suicidal behaviors.

-83% of young people believe social media companies should be doing more to tackle cyberbullying on their platforms.

-60% of young people have witnessed online bullying. Most do not intervene.

-Only 1 in 10 teen victims will inform a parent or trusted adult of their abuse.

-About half of LGBTQ+ students experience online harassment -- a rate higher than average.

For activities to participate in see the link below:

Stomp Out Bullying

ReThink Before the Damage is Done

bullying prevention training course for educators

Sacramento Specific Resources:

https://www.thegenderhealthcenter.org/

https://www.hope-counselingcenter.org/

https://www.weaveinc.org/services-counseling

http://windowsofhopecounseling.org/