Implement Anti Bullying Programs in Every School in the United States

Implement Anti Bullying Programs in Every School in the United States

The Issue

Every student whether they are black, white, hispanic, asian, bisexual, homosexual etc. should feel protected in our school system. Unfortunately this is not the case for many of our children.The statistics are alarming and it will only get worse if people do not take a stand. No child should be subjected to cruelty from their peers and every child should feel safe in school. Every school in the America should have a zero tolerance policy in place and implement programs to bring anti-bullying awareness.
Please review the following statistics from www.martialartsforpeace.com :

Surveys Show That 77% of students are bullied mentally, verbally, & physically.

  • In a recent study, 77% of the students said they had been bullied. And 14% of those who were bullied
  • said they experienced severe (bad) reactions to the abuse.
  • 1 out of 5 kids admits to being a bully, or doing some "Bullying."
  • 8% of students miss 1 day of class per month for fear of Bullies.
  • 43% fear harassment in the bathroom at school.
  • 100,000 students carry a gun to school.
  • 28% of youths who carry weapons have witnessed violence at home.
  • A poll of teens ages 12-17 proved that they think violence increased at their schools.
  • 282,000 students are physically attacked in secondary schools each month.
  • More youth violence occurs on school grounds as opposed to on the way to school.
  • Playground statistics - Every 7 minutes a child is bullied. Adult intervention - 4%. Peer intervention - 11%. No intervention - 85%.
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    Lisa CowellPetition Starter~ Courage is fire, and bullying is smoke. ~ I know what it is like to feel like the underdog; to be picked on and made to feel insecure. That was 15 years ago and yet bullying has only gotten worse thanks to advances in technology and removing any form of punishment in the school system. One person can't change the world but if we all stand together we can make a difference. Please help bring anti-bullying awareness to every school in the United States!
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    The Issue

    Every student whether they are black, white, hispanic, asian, bisexual, homosexual etc. should feel protected in our school system. Unfortunately this is not the case for many of our children.The statistics are alarming and it will only get worse if people do not take a stand. No child should be subjected to cruelty from their peers and every child should feel safe in school. Every school in the America should have a zero tolerance policy in place and implement programs to bring anti-bullying awareness.
    Please review the following statistics from www.martialartsforpeace.com :

    Surveys Show That 77% of students are bullied mentally, verbally, & physically.

  • In a recent study, 77% of the students said they had been bullied. And 14% of those who were bullied
  • said they experienced severe (bad) reactions to the abuse.
  • 1 out of 5 kids admits to being a bully, or doing some "Bullying."
  • 8% of students miss 1 day of class per month for fear of Bullies.
  • 43% fear harassment in the bathroom at school.
  • 100,000 students carry a gun to school.
  • 28% of youths who carry weapons have witnessed violence at home.
  • A poll of teens ages 12-17 proved that they think violence increased at their schools.
  • 282,000 students are physically attacked in secondary schools each month.
  • More youth violence occurs on school grounds as opposed to on the way to school.
  • Playground statistics - Every 7 minutes a child is bullied. Adult intervention - 4%. Peer intervention - 11%. No intervention - 85%.
    • avatar of the starter
    Lisa CowellPetition Starter~ Courage is fire, and bullying is smoke. ~ I know what it is like to feel like the underdog; to be picked on and made to feel insecure. That was 15 years ago and yet bullying has only gotten worse thanks to advances in technology and removing any form of punishment in the school system. One person can't change the world but if we all stand together we can make a difference. Please help bring anti-bullying awareness to every school in the United States!
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    The Decision Makers

    Joseph R. Biden
    Joseph R. Biden
    Former President of the United States
    Jared Polis
    Jared Polis
    Colorado Governor
    Former U.S. House of Representatives
    13 Members
    Doris O. Matsui
    Doris O. Matsui
    Former US House of Representatives - California-6
    Martha Roby
    Martha Roby
    Former US House of Representatives - Alabama-2
    Larry Bucshon
    Larry Bucshon
    Former U.S. House of Representatives - Indiana 8th Congressional District
    U.S. House of Representatives
    3 Members
    Steve Womack
    Steve Womack
    U.S. House of Representatives - Arkansas 3rd Congressional District
    Gus Bilirakis
    Gus Bilirakis
    U.S. House of Representatives - Florida 12th Congressional District
    Virginia Foxx
    Virginia Foxx
    U.S. House of Representatives - North Carolina 5th Congressional District
    Eleanor Holmes Norton
    Eleanor Holmes Norton
    Former Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives

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    Petition created on October 28, 2011