Did you know… 
15 - 25% of U.S. students report being bullied with some frequency, while 15 - 20% report they bully others with some frequency. 
(Melton et al., 1998; Nansel et al., 2001)

The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that every day 160,000 students miss school because they fear harassment by bullies.

Olweus’ study shows Bullies identified by age eight are four times more likely to be convicted of a crime by the age of 24 and five times more likely than non-bullies to have serious criminal records by the age of 30.

Victims of bullying report fear of going to school, fear of riding the bus, physical symptoms of illness, progressively lower levels of self-esteem, and diminished ability to learn in school.
Bullying is
intentional hurtful behavior
done repeatedly over a period of time
in a relationship where there is an imbalance of power:
Physical (the larger person picking on the smaller person)
Social (someone has more friends than another person)
Economical (someone has more money or wears better clothes than another)
Intellectual (someone may be smarter or get better grades than another)
 
Bullying is NOT a “just a part of growing up”.  It’s effects can last for years.
The good news is, WE CAN stop it but it takes a team effort 
consisting of school staff, parents, children, and the community.

What's New!
“Stop the Violence Poster Contest” 
Attention: Philadelphia Public School Students… 
Help us get the message out that violence is not the answer- create your poster and enter the poster contest.  There are cash prizes for the winners.  Please note, this contest is open to students in K through 8 grades. 
CLICK HERE for further details. 

Legs Against Arms "Poetry for Peace" Contest 
Help us get the message out that violence is NOT the answer! We are looking for young people to use their creative talents to create poetry for peace. Win the chance to compete live at the Legs Against Arms Celebration of Youth for CASH PRIZES! In addition, 50 Winners will have their poems published in a chapbook.
CLICK HERE for further details. 

CLICK HERE for the "Activity of the Month".
 
 

 Let us know what you think?  Contact us at 215-765-8703
PSR's Urbanized Bullying Prevention Program
704 N. 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130, T.215.765.8703, F.215.765.5852