“Bullying” is aggression, harassment, threats or intimidation when one person has greater status, control, power than the other.”  Warning Signs a child is being bullyed:

• Unexplainable injuries

• Lost or destroyed clothing, books, electronics

• Frequent headaches, stomach aches

• Sudden loss of friends

• Changes in eating habits

• Difficulty sleeping or frequent nightmares

• Declining grades

• Self-destructive behaviors such as running away from home, harming themselves, or talking about suicide

Common characteristics of children who are bullied:

• Perceived as different from peers

• Perceived as weak or unable to defend themselves

• Are less popular than others

• Do not get along well with others

• Specific groups of children may be targets, including obese or overweight, LGBT youth and children with disabilities or special health needs

Cyber-Bullying with electronic means such as computers, cell phones, social media is at an all-time high.  Examples include spreading rumors and posting embarrassing images or information on the internet, text messages and social media.

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