#2 Bullied at School
What?
Key issues visualized by region
9th-12th graders who report that they were bullied on school property during the past 12 months.
Bullied at school can be a risk factor. A higher percentage is less desirable.
Data Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance—United States, 2021. [Data set]
So What?
Explanation of the issue
Bullying is a type of violence among children and an adverse childhood experience (ACE) because it can have significant and lasting effects on a person’s well-being into adulthood. When one child or a group of children intentionally does mean or hurtful things to another child repeatedly, that’s bullying. This behavior can really hurt someone, both physically and emotionally, and it can happen in different ways:
- Physical bullying: This is when someone physically hurts another person, like hitting, kicking, or tripping them.
- Verbal bullying: This involves saying mean things or teasing someone.
- Social bullying: When someone spreads rumors or excludes someone from a group.
- Property bullying: This happens when someone damages or steals another person’s belongings.
Bullying can cause a lot of harm. It can lead to physical injuries, make children feel sad or anxious, and even cause them to hurt themselves or think about hurting themselves. Some children who are bullied find it hard to sleep, do well in school, or even want to go to school at all.
Bullying doesn’t just affect the child being bullied. It can also have negative effects on the child doing the bullying. They might turn to drugs or alcohol, struggle in school, or even face violence later in life.
Types of Health Outcomes & Behaviors Associated with This Condition
The four Health Outcomes and Behaviors domains are (1) Smoking, Drugs, and Alcohol, (2) Safety, (3) Physical and Mental Health, and (4) Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes. Click to see a list of the conditions associated with each domain.
Now What?
Strategies in which either policy, investments, or interventions can impact the issue
These were chosen with an emphasis on the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of children from infancy through adolescence. This focus was selected to streamline and narrow the range of strategies. When you click on the links, you’ll be redirected to a third-party site.
