-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:
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/