Bullying in Elementary Schools

Bullying is widespread and perhaps one of the most underreported safety problems in socials. Bullying is a serious problem in today’s schools and society. Bullying is known to have long lasting harmful effects for the victim and him bully. Bullying isn’t just physical it can be emotional or cyber bullying. The awareness of bullying in schools is increasing. In two-thirds of the recent school shootings, the attackers have been previous bullied. Bullying most occurs in elementary schools, it also occurs in middle and high school. High school high schoolers are especially vulnerable. Bullying includes assault, tripping, and intimidation, rumor spreading, demands for money, destruction of property, thief, name calling, and others. In order to stop bullying school districts need to establish strict policies regard the issue of bullying and the policies need to be consistently enforced in all schools. Ways to address bullying in schools is to assess bullying in your school, engage parents and youth, create policies and rules, build a safe environment, and educate students and school staff.

For more information go to this website: http://www.popcenter.org/problems/bullying/1