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Implement Anti Bullying Programs in Every School in the United States
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      • The President of the United States
      • The U.S. House of Representatives
      • Rep. Martha Roby (AL-02)
      • Rep. Don Young (AK-01)
      • Rep. Eni Faleomavaega (AS-01)
      • Rep. Raul Grijalva (AZ-07)
      • Rep. Steve Womack (AR-03)
      • Rep. Lynn Woolsey (CA-06)
      • Rep. Jared Polis (CO-02)
      • Rep. Chris Murphy (CT-05)
      • Rep. John Carney (DE-01)
      • Rep. Eleanor Norton (DC-01)
      • Rep. Dennis Ross (FL-12)
      • Rep. Rob Woodall (GA-07)
      • Rep. Madeleine Bordallo (GU-01)
      • Rep. Mazie Hirono (HI-02)
      • Rep. Raul Labrador (ID-01)
      • Rep. Judy Biggert (IL-13)
      • Rep. Todd Rokita (IN-04)
      • Rep. Larry Bucshon (IN-08)
      • Rep. Virginia Foxx (NC-05)
      • Representative of Education in every state/http://www.house.gov/ (US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES)
      • Vice President of the United States (Joe Biden)
  2. Created By
    Lisa Cowell
    Pinehurst, NC
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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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    Implement Anti Bullying Programs in Every School

    Hello,

    I just signed the following petition addressed to: U.S. House of Representatives

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    Every school needs to implement anti bullying programs into the school system. Everyone needs to be educated on this subject. The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program is one of the most effective anti bullying programs. Bullying is no longer a 'rite of passage' and it is time for everyone to take a stand.
    Thank You,
    Lisa Cowell
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    Lisa Cowell

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