Facts

Did you know that...

Bullying is a major problem for kids around the world. It's definitely a major hassle for Canadian youth.

A few facts:

• A survey of students in grades 6, 8 and 10, conducted for the World Health Organization in 1997/98 showed that about 1/3 of Canadian students reported being bullied at least once, and 1/3 to 1/2 admitted they bullied others over the past term.
• Across schools , 39 to 64% of secondary students agree that "bullying is just a normal part of being a kid."
• For some Canadian students, bullying is a constant difficulty; 10-11% of students report that they are bullied every day or every week . That's over 60,000 victims in BC alone.
• Some provinces have introduced a $250 fine for bullying.

Remember just because bullying is common, doesn't mean it's ok. In many cases, it's also illegal - and can be prosecuted.

Resources:

If you are experiencing bullying or harassment, or you know someone who is, you'll find support and resources here:

www.bullying.org
Dedicated to increasing the awareness of, and the problems associated with, bullying and to preventing, resolving and eliminating bullying in society.

www.cyberbullying.ca
Website dedicated to creating a national proactive, educational initiative that will help make Canadians more aware of the cyberbullying, how to prevent it and what to do if you and/or those you known and care for are ever cyber bullied.

www.chatdanger.com
A site all about the potential dangers on interactive services online like chat, IM, online games, email and on mobiles.

www.kidshelp.sympatico.ca/en/informed/bullying/bullying.asp
Information on types of bullying, prevention and tips for kids and teens.

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Resources:

If you are experiencing bullying or harassment, or you know someone who is, you'll find support and resources at www.bullying.org