Text graphic that says, "Stop Bullying Now! Take a stand. Lend a hand."WHEREAS, school bullying has become an increasingly significant problem in the United States and Virginia; and

WHEREAS, almost thirty percent of the youth in United States are estimated to be involved in bullying each year, either as a bully or as a victim, and

WHEREAS, an estimated one hundred sixty thousand students in kindergarten through twelfth grade miss school every day due to a fear of being bullied; and

WHEREAS, bullying can take many forms, including verbal, physical, and most recently in cyberspace, and can happen in many places on and off school grounds, and

WHEREAS, it is important for Virginia parents, students, teachers, and school administrators to be aware of bullying, and to encourage discussion of the problem as a school community, and

January is recognized as “Bullying Prevention Month”


Resources

Bullying Prevention & Intervention Incident Reporting Form (PDF)

StopBullying.gov

What Should I Do If I’m Bullied Poster (PDF)

What Is Bullying Poster (PDF)

Cyberbullying (PDF)

What We Know About Bullying (PDF)

Youth Violence and Bullying Prevention