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Anti Bullying
1:53PM Monday
November 12, 2012

 

WEBE108 and the Safety Mom - Committed to End Bullying

Alison Rhodes, The Safety Mom, has exploded onto the national scene as the preeminent voice on safety, wellness and healthy living. From environmental toxins and healthy eating to sports injuries and cyber bullying, The Safety Mom is always on the lookout for the issues facing children – newborns to teens – as well as the entire family.

Bullying is an epidemic:

  • Every year, about 2.7 million kids are bullied at school
  • 15% of kids who miss school do so because of bullying
  • 1 out of 10 kids who drops out of school does so because of bullying
  • 1 out of 20 students has seen someone at school with a gun

 

Where to find help

 

What to Do

  • Establish Rules - About use of social media sites and texting
  • Smarten Up! -Learn about social media and chat boards
  • Utilize Resources - Social media monitoring programs will alert you about who's communicating with your turn
  • Block the Bully - If you learn of a bullying situation immediately block the bully and monitor all communication
  • Enlist Support - Even if it's happening outside of school, alert officials

 


 

School Bullying and Violence – How Safe is Your School and What Can You Do?

Written by Safety Mom