Frank to run the Robin Hood Rally.
Congratulations to Frank who was chosen from among thousands of applicants to participate in the Robin Hood Rally a reality show that is scheduled to air this fall (2010). Frank will be required to race 10 races in 10 different States. He will be racing to Stop Bullying and is joining KUF in its launch of the “Bullying is NOT COOL” campaign. His goal is to raise $25,000. Help him reach his goal by pledging your support, for example $10. for every race he completes. Rally Donations Frank has committed any winnings to Kids United Foundation. KUF is very proud of you, Frank and wish you GOOD LUCK! May GOD BLESS YOU! For more information and the latest update of Frank and the Robin Hood Rally.
Bullying is NOT COOL
We are advocating for a National Anti-Bullying Week in the United States to help raise awareness. Support KUF in its fight against BULLYING.
Thirty percent (30%) of U.S. students in grades six through ten are involved in moderate or frequent bullying — as bullies, as victims, or as both — according to the results of the first national school bullying statistics and cyber bullying statistics survey on this subject.
School bullying statistics and cyber bullying statistics are increasingly viewed as an important contributor to youth violence, including homicide and suicide. Case studies of the shooting at Colombine High School and other U.S. schools have suggested that bullying was a factor in many of the incidents.
RECENT SCHOOL BULLYING STATISTICS SHOW THAT:
1 out of 4 kids is Bullied. An American Justice Department school bullying statistics and cyber bullying statistics studies shows that this month 1 out of every 4 kids will be abused by another youth.
School bullying statistics surveys show that 77% of students are bullied mentally, verbally, & physically. Cyber bullying statistic are rapidly approaching similar numbers.
In a recent school bullying statistics 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. Many have tried to stop cyber bullying according to cyber bullying statistics.
1 out of 5 kids on a school bullying statistics and cyber bullying statistics study admit to being a bully, or doing some “Bullying.”
Each day 160,000 students miss school for fear of being bullied.
A school bullying statistics reveals that 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 school bullying statistics and cyber bullying statistics poll of teens ages 12-17 proved that they think violence increased at their schools.
The same school bullying statictics and cyber bullying statistics poll also showed that 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 school bullying statistics - Every 7 minutes a child is bullied. Adult intervention - 4%. Peer intervention - 11%. No intervention - 85%.
ACCORDING TO THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE SCHOOL BULLYING STATISTICS AND CYBER BULLYING STATISTICS - School Crime and Safety:
46% of males, and 26% of females reported they had been in physical fights according to the school bullying statistics.
The school bullying statistics and cyber bullying statistics indicated that those in the lower grades reported being in twice as many fights as those in the higher grades. However, there is a lower rate of serious violent crimes in the elementary level than in the middle or high schools.
The school bullying statistics and cyber bullying statistics went on to say that teenagers say revenge is the strongest motivation for school shootings
— 87% said shootings are motivated by a desire to “get back at those who have hurt them.”
— 86% said, “other kids picking on them, making fun of them or bullying them” causes teenagers to turn to lethal violence in the schools.
Students recognize that being a victim of abuse at home or witnessing others being abused at home may cause violence in school according to recent school bullying statistics and cyber bullying statistics.
— 61% said students shoot others because they have been victims of physical abuse at home.
— 54% said witnessing physical abuse at home can lead to violence in school.
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