Todays M.I.A.

Objectives

2. Bullying. Its wrong.

3. What to do??? 4. Famous figures who succeeded

Being Bullied

1 out of 4 teens are Bullied 160,000 students stay home on any given day 43% fear harassment at school restrooms 80% of time, an argument with a bully will end in a physical fight Every 7 minutes a child is being Bullied

Cyber Bullying Statistics:

*43% of kids have been bullied online, 1 in 4 have had it happen more than once *97% of middle school are bullied *47% 18-24 are bullied *35% of kids have been threatened *21% of kids recd mean e-mails
*53% of kids admit having said something mean or hurtful to another person online *58% of kids have not told their parents or an adult about being cyber bullied *Cyber bullying happens everyday at every school via: emails, social media: Facebook, text messages, phone calls, etc.

What To Do??
Speak up. Talk to your parents and/or siblings, or an extended family member you are comfortable speaking with. Talk to your friends for additional support. Seek counseling to help you deal with your emotions if struggling with feelings of depression and anger. Talk to your teachers/school counselor, and school administrators. Inform your Probation Officer. Find positive social groups for you to be part of. Report to law enforcement official.