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What is bullying?

Physical bullying is more common among boys, and teenage girls often favor verbal and emotional bullying. Indeed, while boys report that they are more likely to be involved in physical altercations, girls report that they are often the targets of nasty rumors - especially involving sexual gossip. Facts:
 * one incident of bullying every seven minutes;
 * adult intervention in 4% of incidents;
 * peer intervention in 11% of incidents

Causes of Bullying Peer pressure is a large contributor to bullying among teens.
 * Done by someone with more power or social support to someone with less power or social support;
 * Often includes the abuser blaming the target for the abuse;
 * Often it leads to the target blaming him or herself for the abuse;
 * In most bullying situations, the target cannot stop the bullying by his or her own actions.

Effects of bullying
 * Physical problems, suchas injuries
 * Mental/ emotional problems, including depression or even suicide
 * Drug use

Prevention Remember the golden rule: **TREAT OTHERS THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TREATED!**
 * **Take a stand and do not join in.**
 * **Do not watch someone being bullied**. If you feel safe, tell the person to stop. If you do not feel safe saying something, walk away and get others to do the same. If you walk away and do not join in
 * **Support the person being bullied.**Tell them that you are there to help. Offer to either go with them to report the bullying or report it for them.
 * **Talk to an adult you trust.**

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