How Many More Deaths Will Occur Before an End to Bullying?
BET.com breaks down the FAQs about bullying.
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How Many More Deaths Will Occur Before an End to Bullying? - Kids are killing themselves and each other as a result of bullying. In the most recent incident, a teenager who said he had been bullied killed three students and wounded two others at a suburban Cleveland high school. BET.com breaks down some FAQs about bullying based on tips provided by the Department of Health and Human Services. — Danielle Wright(Photo: LWA/Dann Tardif/Getty Images)
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Who Is at Risk for Bullying Others? - Some people who are at risk for bullying others are well-connected to their peers, have social power and at least one of the following traits:— Are overly concerned about their popularity— Like to dominate or be in charge of others(Photo: Relaximages/Getty Images)
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In What Forms Can Bullying Take Place? - Bullying can take many forms, including:— Verbal: name-calling, teasing— Social: spreading rumors, leaving people out on purpose, breaking up friendships — Physical: hitting, punching, shoving— Cyberbullying: using the Internet, mobile phones or other digital technologies to harm others(Photo: Digital Vision/Getty Images)
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What Are Some Ways to Recognize the Physical Signs of Bullying? - You can recognize if bullying is taking place if the victim:— Comes home with damaged or missing clothing or other belongings— Reports losing items, such as books, electronics, clothing or jewelry— Has unexplained injuries— Complains frequently of headaches, stomachaches or feeling sick— Has trouble sleeping or has frequent bad dreams— Has changes in eating habits— Hurt themselves— Are very hungry after school from not eating their lunch— Runs away from home— Loses interest in visiting or talking with friends— Is afraid of going to school or other activities with peers (Photo: John Lund/Drew Kelly/Getty Images)
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What Are Some Ways to Recognize the Emotional Signs of Bullying? - You can recognize if bullying is taking place if the victim:— Loses interest in school work or begins to do poorly in school— Appears sad, moody, angry, anxious or depressed when they come home— Talks about suicide— Feels helpless— Often feels like they are not good enough— Blames themselves for their problems— Suddenly has fewer friends— Avoids certain places— Acts differently than usual (Photo: Newsday/MCT/Landov)
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As a Parent, or Even a Friend, How Do I Recognize if My Loved One Is Bullying Others? - You can tell if someone is potentially bullying others if they:— Become violent with others— Get into physical or verbal fights with others— Get sent to the principal’s office or detention a lot— Have extra money or new belongings that cannot be explained— Are quick to blame others— Will not accept responsibility for their actions— Has friends who bully others(Photo: Image Source/Getty Images)
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When Is Bullying a Civil Rights Issue? - Schools that receive federal funding (including colleges and universities) are required by federal law to address discrimination on a number of different personal characteristics. Bullying may be a civil rights violation when someone’s race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability is discriminated against.(Photo: Jonathan Kirn/Getty Images)
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What to Do When You Are Being Bullied? - If you are being bullied, don’t take the abuse:— Tell them to stop. — Walk away. Do not let them get to you. If you walk away or ignore them, they will not feel the satisfaction of getting a rise out of you. — Protect yourself. Sometimes you cannot walk away. If you are being physically hurt, protect yourself so that you can get away. — Tell an adult you trust. Talking to someone could help you figure out the best ways to deal with the problem. In some cases, adults need to get involved for the bullying to stop. — Find a safe place. Go somewhere that you feel safe and secure, like the school library, a favorite teacher’s classroom or the office.— Stick together. Stay with a group or individuals that you trust. — Find opportunities to make new fri...