2. Please turn over the paper in front
of you and take time to read the
three stories of bullied youth.
When you are finished reading
please turn it back over.

3.  30% of all students report being involved in
bullying on a regular basis, either as a victim
or a bully.
 77% experience verbal bullying, of which 14%
report it having a negative effect on their
mental health.
 Negative effects include depression, anxiety,
poor self-esteem, and even suicidal thoughts.

4.  LGBT youth frequently are bullied the worst.
 9 out of 10 report being bullied at school in the
past year.
 Afraid of being outed, most are afraid to seek
help, leaving many feeling alone, hopeless, and
scared.

6.  Many schools are not taking the bullying
epidemic serious enough.
 Many want to help, but they lack the
resources/training.
 As a result, victims of bullying remain virtually
helpless.

7. Refer back to the three stories on the
paper in front of you.

8.  Committed suicide on September 29th, 1998.
 He was 13 years old.
 His parents took the school district to court,
resulting in a $140,000 settlement.

9.  Killed himself on September 28th, 2010.
 He was 13 years old.
 After his death, the Departments of Justice and
Education conducted an investigation.
 As a result, the school was required to
implement stronger anti-bullying measures.

10.  Committed suicide on May 13th, 2010.
 He was 11 years old.
 In response, his parents started the Stand for the
Silent anti-bullying movement, traveling the
country and speaking to schools about the
dangers of bullying and what can be done to
lessen it.