41% of students who reported being bullied at school indicated that they think the bullying would happen again.
Out of those students who reported being bullied:
13% were made fun of, called names, or insulted.
13% were the subject of rumors.
5% were pushed, shoved, tripped, or spit on.
5% were excluded from activities on purpose.
Bullied students reported that bulling occurred in the following places:
43% in the hallway or stairwell.
42% inside the classroom.
27% in the cafeteria.
22% outside on school grounds.
15% online or by text.
12% in the bathroom or locker room.
8% on the school bus.
46% of bullied students report notifying an adult at school about the incident.
20.9% of youth (9-12 years old) have been cyberbullied, cyberbullied others, or seen cyberbullying.
49.8% of youth (9-12 years old) said they experienced bullying at school.
14.5% of youth shared that they experienced bullying online.
Bullied students indicated that bullying had a negative effect on:
27% how they feel about themsevles.
19% their relationships with friends and family.
19% their school work.
14% their physical health.
48 out of 50 states
Federally we do not, it was proposed in 2009.
Washington DC also has a law.
States that do not have this included in their law(s) are:
44 out of 50 states
Federally we do not, it was proposed.
Washington DC also does not.
States that do not have this are:
45 out of 50 states
Federally we do not.
Washington DC does.
States that don't are:
49 out of 50 states
Federally we do not.
Washington DC does.
State that does not:
Only 25 out of 50 states
Federally we do not.
Washington DC does.
States that do not:
42 out of 50 states.
States with Laws only:
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