Bullying- Impacts and Prevention

Photo: Flickr, Working WordThe latest research shows that more than half of all children are, at least on occasion, directly involved in bullying as a perpetrator, victim, or both. No child is immune. Children of every race, gender, grade and socio-economic sector are impacted. Victims of bullying have an increased risk of depression, suicide, sleep problems, poor academic performance, and substance abuse. Victims of bullying also suffer from social challenges and have higher rates of health pro