Facts and Statistics
- 46% of males, and 26% of females reported they had been in physical fights according to the school bullying statistics.
- Statistics show that 23 percent of students in grades 4-6 had been bullied "several times" or more; 20 percent had bullied others
- In a recent study, 77% of the students said they had been bullied. Cyber bullying statistics reveal similar numbers. And 14% of those who were bullied said they experienced severe (bad) reactions to the abuse.
- Each day 160,000 students miss school for fear of being bullied.
- 42% of kids have been bullied while online. 1 in 4 have had it happen more than once.
Helpful Links
- www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/