In 2021, 15% of high school students were bullied on school property and 16% reported being electronically bullied through texting or on social media during the past year. Youth who are bullied are more likely to struggle with depression, anxiety, and decreased academic achievement. Even teen bystanders who witness bullying can struggle with negative health consequences. 

Adults have a major role in helping to prevent bullying—look into ways you and your organization can get involved to help put a stop to bullying.

Ways to Get Involved:

• Explore The Health Resources and Services Administration’s Bullying Prevention Training Module Presentation to gain insight into best practices in preventing bullying.
• Discover key resources for planning, executing, and assessing your community event to prevent and stop bullying.
• Promoting Civility: Strategies to Address Cyberbullying: View this webinar to learn more about how cyberbullying prevention can be integrated into your APP programming.