Bullying Resources

​Signs a child is being bullied:

Look for changes in the child.However, be aware that not all children who are bullied exhibit warning signs.

• Some signs that may point to a bullying problem are:
  • ​​Unexplainable injuries
  • Lost or destroyed clothing, books, electronics, or jewelry
  • Frequent headaches or stomach aches, feeling sick or faking illness
  • Changes in eating habits, like skipping meals or binge eating. Kids may come home from school hungry because they did not eat lunch.
  • Difficulty sleeping or frequent nightmares
  • Declining grades, loss of interest in schoolwork, or not wanting to go to school
  • Sudden loss of friends or avoidance of social situations
  • |Feelings of helplessness or decreased self-esteem
  • Self-destructive behaviors such as running away from home, harming themselves, or talking about suicide

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• Signs a child is bullying others
  • ​Get into physical or verbal fights
  • Have friends who bully others
  • Are increasingly aggressive
  • Get sent to the principal's office or to detention frequently
  • Have unexplained extra money or new belongings
  • Blame others for their problems
  • Don't accept responsibility for their actions
  • Are competitive and worry about their reputation or popularity

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Helpful links:

• General Information about Bullying:
  • ​https://www.stopbullying.gov/
  • https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/public-school-laws-missouri/bullying

• Risk Factors:
  • ​https://www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/effects/

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• Warning Signs:
  • ​https://www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/warning-signs/

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• Counseling Help: 
  • ​​https://perspectivesoftroy.com/bullying-counseling/

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​Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Bullying Resources

General Information about Bullying

·         https://www.stopbullying.gov/

·         https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/public-school-laws-missouri/bullying

Risk Factors

https://www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/effects/

Warning Signs

https://www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/warning-signs/

Signs a Child is Being Bullied

Look for changes in the child. However, be aware that not all children who are bullied exhibit warning signs.

Some signs that may point to a bullying problem are: 

·         Unexplainable injuries

·         Lost or destroyed clothing, books, electronics, or jewelry

·         Frequent headaches or stomach aches, feeling sick or faking illness

·         Changes in eating habits, like suddenly skipping meals or binge eating. Kids may come home from school hungry because they did not eat lunch.

·         Difficulty sleeping or frequent nightmares

·         Declining grades, loss of interest in schoolwork, or not wanting to go to school

·         Sudden loss of friends or avoidance of social situations

·         Feelings of helplessness or decreased self esteem

·         Self-destructive behaviors such as running away from home, harming themselves, or talking about suicide

Signs a Child is Bullying Others

Kids may be bullying others if they:   

·         Get into physical or verbal fights

·         Have friends who bully others

·         Are increasingly aggressive

·         Get sent to the principal’s office or to detention frequently

·         Have unexplained extra money or new belongings

·         Blame others for their problems

·         Don’t accept responsibility for their actions

·         Are competitive and worry about their reputation or popularity

Counseling link

 https://perspectivesoftroy.com/bullying-counseling/

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

 https://dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/school-counseling/bullying-suicide-prevention-and-trauma-informed