Stats and Effects of Bullying Infographic

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• 1 in 4 students report being bullied during the school year
• Most students won't report bullying - 63% of victims don't report bullying
• 90% of students who are bullied offline are also bullied online
• Looks, body shape, and race are the most common reasons for bullying
• Students who are bullied are:
  • Twice as likely to suffer from anxiety, depression, and other health issues
  • More likely to report high levels of suicide-related behavior
• Students that bully are:
  • At a great risk for academic problems, substance abuse, and violent behavior, both now and later in life
• What you can do:
  • Take a stand! More than half of bullying situations end when a peer intervenes
  • Start a program! Schools for bully prevention programs can reduce bullying by 25%
  • Get everyone involved! Effective bully prevention involves everyone - students, parents, teachers, and community members