While Some Schools Show Improvement, the Situation Remains Critical
BullyingCanada isn't shocked that the new reports issued by New Brunswick Anglophone School Districts reflect that, in some instances, up to 52% of students report being victimized by bullies. The registered charity has seen an uptick in the number of youths that reach out to its 24/7/365 support network.
"This year we are assisting in thousands and thousands of cases of extreme bullying. We see more and more youth in crisis which is incredibly terrifying when you consider the long term consequences of this vis-a-vis the youth's mental health status, academic performance, and social interactions. Now, more than ever, we need everyone involved to be proactive in their roles. BullyingCanada remains a beacon of hope and a voice for support for the many kids across the country that experience these issues."
Rob Benn-Fenette, O.N.B.
Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director
OurSCHOOL reports for these school districts are available online:
- New Brunswick Anglophone North
- New Brunswick Anglophone South
- New Brunswick Anglophone East
- New Brunswick Anglophone West
While the statistics presented in these reports from New Brunswick Schoo Districts are disheartening, there is still much opportunity to improve the lives of our children. The longer a child is bullied, the more likely they are to develop physical, emotional, and psychological scars that can last a lifetime. Bullying can be devastating, leaving children withdrawn, shy, and insecure. Kids frequently suffer stomach aches, headaches, panic attacks, and nightmares. They can become unable to sleep or may sleep too much. They often do poorly in school due to loss of focus and confidence or erratic attendance as they try to escape bullies. When unrelenting, bullying can lead children to take their own lives. Bullying also hurts bystanders, who may become fearful that they will also be victimized.
Bullies who learn they can get away with aggression and violence sometimes carry this behavior into adulthood, having a greater likelihood that they can become a sexual predator or otherwise engage in criminal activity. This is part of why BullyingCanada is so desperately needed to help bullied kids, as soon as possible after bullying begins. BullyingCanada is Canada's only national organization that resolves bullying situations by directly facilitating communication between bullied kids, their tormentors, parents, teachers, school boards, social services, and police.
In addition to providing schools and community organizations with anti-bullying posters, brochures, and other collateral, BullyingCanada also provides workshops for groups of all sizes. These workshops empower youth and community leaders to effectively combat bullying and provide innovative ways for them address issues that they face throughout their lives.
BullyingCanada Inc is Canada's premier and first youth-created anti-bullying charity. Founded by Rob Benn-Frenette, O.N.B. and Katie Thompson (Neu) in 2006, BullyingCanada has served hundreds of thousands of youth across the country by, amongst other initiatives, providing individual support, extensive resources, case management, scholarships, and presentations to schools and organizations.
