2. Bullying can lead to physical injury, social
problems, emotional problems and even
death.
ďľ Adolescents who are bullied are at
increased risk for mental health problems,
including depression, anxiety, headaches,
and problems adjusting to school.
ďľ Bullying also can cause long-term damage
to self-esteem. (NIH, 2012).
3. Effects of Bullying
ďľ Depression
ďľ Insomnia
ďľ Low Self-Esteem
ďľ Anxiety
ďľ Physical Health Issues
ďľ (No Bullying, 2014).
4. Children and
adolescents who are
bullies are at
increased risk for
substance use,
academic problems,
and violence to others
later in life
5. Bullying causes serious harm
Children do not grow out of bullying
Bullying affects the majority of our children
We are not doing enough to protect
Canadian youth
Reporting bullying is an effective way to stop
the violence
Fighting back makes the bullying worse
Bullying happens wherever children gather to
live, learn, or play
Bullying can occur within the family or the
family home
Peers play a major role in bullying â by
either escalating or stopping it
Bullying is a human rights issue â one of
safety and inclusion
(Government of Canada,
2012).
6. Canadian Bullying Statistics
⢠Canada has the 9th highest rate of bullying in
the 13-years-olds category on a scale of 35
countries
⢠At least 1 in 3 adolescent students in Canada
have reported being bullied recently
⢠Among adult Canadians, 38% of males and 30%
of females reported having experienced
occasional or frequent bullying during their
school years
⢠47% of Canadian parents report having a child
victim of bullying
⢠Any participation in bullying increases risk of
suicidal ideas in youth
⢠The rate of discrimination experienced among
students who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Trans-identified, Two-Spirited, Queer or
Questioning (LGBTQ) is three times higher than
heterosexual youth
7. ContinuedâŚ
⢠Girls are more likely to be bullied on the
Internet than boys
⢠7% of adult Internet users in Canada, age 18
years and older, self-reported having been a
victim of cyber-bullying at some point in their
life
⢠The most common form of cyber-bullying
involved receiving threatening or aggressive e-
mails or instant messages, reported by 73% of
victims
⢠40% of Canadian workers experience bullying
on a weekly basis
8. Bullying Causes Serious Harm
Children who are bullied suffer more
headaches, stomachaches, depression
anxiety, greater risk of suicide, and are
more likely to miss school, show little
interest in their studies, and suffer poor
grades.
More likely to use drugs, alcohol, and
engage in criminal activity
60% of boys who frequently bullied
others in elementary school had criminal
9. Children Do Not Grow Out of Bullying
⢠Without intervention
children who bully as a
child continue to bully as
they grow up
⢠The destructive lessons learned in
childhood about the negative use of
power may translate into sexual
harassment in the workplace, dating
violence, marital abuse, child abuse,
and elder abuse
10. Bullying is a human rights issue â
one of safety and inclusion
⢠This type of abuse is a violation of human rights. All
children involved in bullying â those who are bullied,
those who bully others, and those who know it is going
on â require support to promote healthy development,
positive relationships and to protect their welfare.
⢠Canada has signed the United Nations Convention on
the Rights of the Child. Article 29 of the Convention
states that education must be directed to:
The preparation of the child for responsible life in a free
society, in the spirit of understanding, peace, tolerance,
equality of the sexes, and friendship among all peoples,
ethnic, national and religious groups and persons of
indigenous origin.
As a society, therefore, we must educate children to
ensure they develop positive attitudes and behaviours and
avoid using their power to bully or harass others.
(PrevNet, 2015).
11. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child also
addresses the rights of children who are at the receiving
end of bullying and harassment. Article 19 of the
Convention states:
Parties shall take all appropriate legislative,
administrative, social and educational measures to protect
the child from all forms of physical or mental violence,
injury or abuse, neglect or negligent treatment,
maltreatment or exploitation, including sexual abuse, while
in the care of parent(s), legal guardian(s) or any other
person who has the care of the child. (PrevNet, 2015).
Continued
12. Social Theory
The social theory that is most related to
bullying and the impacts of it is symbolic
interactionism. It is a sociological perspective
that is influential in many areas of the
sociological discipline. It is particularly
important in microsociology and social
psychology
Language is an immense factor in how we communicate to
each other, but we can often abuse speech and hurt people
with certain uses of words. (Locke, 2012).
13. Solutions to Stop Bullying
Bullying is a disrespectful peer
relationship problem. It is essential to
identify and help children early, both
those who bully others and those
who are at risk of being bullied in
order to support the development of
healthy relationships.
14. To ensure that children have healthy and
productive relationships, bullying
prevention programs and strategies must
include and support all children, whether
they are bullying, are being bullied or are
witnessing bullying.
Children need to be encouraged to report
bullying and be given multiple strategies on
how to make these reports. Responsible
adults must convey the message that they
want to know about childrenâs experiences
and that it is an adultâs job to help make the
bullying stop.
15. Children should be encouraged to be assertive, not
aggressive, and to tell a trusted adult about what
has happened to them
Adults are essential for children and youthâs healthy
relationships. All adults are responsible for creating
positive environments, promoting healthy
relationships, and ending violence in the lives of
children and youth. Adults can lead social activities
in ways that protect and support childrenâs healthy
relationships and stop bullying.
Children need help understanding their social
responsibility to do something when they know
someone is being bullied. Adults can coach kids to
collectively take a stand and step in assertively.
17. References
No Bullying. (August 24, 2014). Everyone is Responsible for Bullying Solutions. Retrieved
on April 3, 2015 from http://nobullying.com/everyone-is-responsible-for-bullying-
solutions/
NIH. (November 30, 2012). How Does Bullying Affect Health and Well-Being? Retrieved
on April 3, 2015 from
https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/bullying/conditioninfo/Pages/health.aspx
Prev Net. (2015). Facts and Solutions. Retrieved on April 3, 2015 from
http://www.prevnet.ca/bullying/facts-and-solutions
Locke, K. (June 2, 2012). Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones But Words Will Never
Hurt Me. Retrieved on April 3, 2015 from
https://blogs.longwood.edu/katee/2012/06/02/sticks-and-stones-may-break-my-
bones-but-words-will-never-hurt-me/
Government of Canada. (September 28, 2012). Canadian Bullying Statistics. Retrieved
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