1. Sticks and stones can break your bones, but words can break your heart.

2. The most common form of bullying among girls is social exclusion Being left out hurts!

3. Swirlies are NO joke! Students who are bullied fear going to school, using the bathroom and riding the bus

4. 1 in 5 students will carry a weapon to school. Targets often become bullies themselves. Bullying also has an impact on other students at school who are bystanders- it creates a climate of fear and disrespect.

5. Depression: The Silent Epidemic 1 out of every 7 students will attempt suicide

6. Teen Suicide … It is the third leading cause of death among youth. In most cases of youth suicide, peer conflict and isolation were the reported precipitating factors

7. Warning Signs: Has few friends, afraid to go to school, complains frequently of headaches, stomachaches, or other physical ailments Take A Stand Lend A Hand STO P BULLYIN G NOW!

8. Children who are bullied are more likely than other children to be depressed, lonely, anxious, have low self esteem, feel unwell, and think about suicide.

9. WHAT CAN YOU DO? Bullying prevention messages are likely to be more effective if they come from MANY adults in a community- not just from educators and parents! Talk to your patients about bullying- put up posters and provide handouts to elicit conversation Know your local resources Encourage parents to talk to their child’s school REMEMBER: The kids are the experts- ask them, they know what is going on!

11. Swirlies and Trash canning might be a joke to you, but it could be the last straw for him. If you are being bullied at school, tell your doctor or nurse. THEY CAN HELP! www.jeffreyjohnston.org STOP Bullying NOW!

12. Being left out hurts! If you are being bullied at school, tell your doctor or nurse. THEY CAN HELP! www.jeffreyjohnston..org Take A Stand, Lend A Hand STO P BULLYI NG NOW!

13. Make a Commitment to Kindness Create a banner for your office- have kids sign it! TAKE A STAND, LEND A HAND STOP BULLYING NOW!

14. The last thing she should have to worry about is being teased. Commit to Kindness and pass it on! Students for Safer Schools www.jeffreyjohnston.org