Bullying Laws

Defenition

• Definition: Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems. (stopbullying.gov)

Definition

• Different modes and types
• Direct and Indirect
• Must be Constant and more than one time

Statistics

• From 2011-2013 the rate of serious suicidal thoughts was 17%
• Suicide made up 20% of the deaths in 15 to 24 year olds

Statistics

• Bullying victims are 2 to 9 times more likely to consider suicide
• 30% of students stay home from school, in fear of bullying

Statistics

• Bullying victims are 2 to 9 times more likely to consider suicide
• 30% of students stay home from school, in fear of bullying
• 20% of young people are experiencing extreme cyberbullying daily

Olweus

• Bullying Prevention Program
• Once used by Indiana School District
• Helps students, teachers, community members, etc. notice signs
• Lets students voice their issues and stories in a welcoming environment
• Uses different activities (chosen by the "instructor")
• http://www.violencepreventionworks.org/public/index.page

Pros

• The suicide and bullying rates may decrease
• Students will feel more safe going to school knowing punishment will be more severe.
• Students can be themselves without fear of public/peer judgment
• Obligations to communicate and relate to one another will be limited

Cons

• Bullying case numbers may go up, in an act of defiance
• Students may keep cases hidden, even with the new laws
• Other unknown forms of bullying may go unnoticed and unsolved
• Students may use the law in the wrong ways

Bibliography

• http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/bullying-and-suicide.html
• http://nobullying.com/bullying-suicide-statistics/
• http://nobullying.com/cyberbullying-bullying-statistics-2014-finally/