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Janice · 09-07-2003, 02:00 AM

Anyone been bullied....anyone ever a bully?

WASHINGTON (Sept. 4) - Bullying shouldn't be dismissed as a harmless schoolyard rite of passage, according to a report that found bullies and their victims often develop behavioral and emotional problems later in life.

The study by Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, a national advocacy group, documents how bullying spawns loneliness, depression and suicidal tendencies among its victims and foreshadows crime and violence by perpetrators.

Still, not much has been done to prevent bullying in U.S. schools, the report said.

The group's supporters include this year's Miss America, Erika Harold, who was bullied in ninth grade and has been speaking about that experience during her reign.

``It started out with people calling me names, and then it got worse,'' Harold said. ``They threw things at me, they vandalized my house, and they sang nasty songs about me in school hallways and classrooms. It got so bad that I felt like I was in danger physically.''

A news conference with Harold and all 51 contestants in the 2004 Miss America pageant was scheduled for Thursday to release the report.

Bullying is defined as aggressive behavior by one person or group carried out repeatedly and over time and targeted at someone less powerful.

The report said for children in grades six through 10, nearly one in six, or 3.2 million, were victims of bullying each year and 3.7 million were bullies.

Nearly 60 percent of boys who researchers classified as bullies in grades six though nine were convicted of at least one crime by the age of 24; 40 percent of them had three or more convictions by 24, the report said.

``We can't afford to squander the early warning that bullying gives that a kid may be headed for trouble,'' said Sanford Newman, president of Fight Crime.

Those who are bullied are five times more likely to be depressed and far more likely to be suicidal, said the report, citing U.S. and European studies.

Bullying prevention programs are relatively inexpensive, the report said. For example, it costs about $4,000 to train someone to administer an anti-bullying program in a large school district, but $100,000 to put a child with emotional problems in special education for 12 years, the report said.

There are additional personnel costs but the report said federal money for safe and drug-free schools often will cover those expenses.

A 1998 study by Vanderbilt University estimated that each high-risk juvenile prevented from adopting a life of crime could save the country between $1.7 and $2.3 million.

Fight Crime: Invest in Kids is a group of over 2,000 law enforcement officers and victims of violence.

09/04/03 12:31 EDT

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Brian · 09-07-2003, 02:05 AM

This person I graduated with got made fun of every day until graduation. It was mostly behind-the-back making fun. I never took part in it.
In 6th grade kids would say that there was something on my back and that they should slap it off and they would hit me endlessly every lunch until something was done by my friend.
Wasn't there an incident several years back in which this group of teenagers murdered a bully? There was a movie made in 2001 about it, I think.

fr00ti · 09-07-2003, 02:07 AM

There's a girl that bullies me at school all the time. I told the assistant principal but she never did anything about it. But I've been bullied all my life. Always for the same reason.

Truth · 09-07-2003, 02:08 AM

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Originally posted by Brian
This person I graduated with got made fun of every day until graduation. It was mostly behind-the-back making fun. I never took part in it.
In 6th grade kids would say that there was something on my back and that they should slap it off and they would hit me endlessly every lunch until something was done by my friend.
Wasn't there an incident several years back in which this group of teenagers murdered a bully? There was a movie made in 2001 about it, I think.

Ah yea, ive seen part of that movie, yet to see it all, Not that im too eager to see it since its usually shown at night right before bed lol...

Brian · 09-07-2003, 02:09 AM

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Originally posted by AAOT
Ah yea, ive seen part of that movie, yet to see it all, Not that im too eager to see it since its usually shown at night right before bed lol...

Not to get off topic but that movie is pure garbage. I turned it off halfway since it was so bad.

Hollow · 09-07-2003, 02:13 AM

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Originally posted by Brian
Not to get off topic but that movie is pure garbage. I turned it off halfway since it was so bad.

Is it "pay it forward"?

Brian · 09-07-2003, 02:13 AM

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Originally posted by ~°Sarah°~
Is it "pay it forward"?

No. It's "Bully."

Truth · 09-07-2003, 02:18 AM

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Originally posted by Brian
Not to get off topic but that movie is pure garbage. I turned it off halfway since it was so bad.

ive seen the part from where they pretty much go from planning it to the actual crime scene... lotta swearing lol... ok back on topic...

dandelion wine · 09-07-2003, 03:07 AM

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Originally posted by Brian
No. It's "Bully."

That's one of the most disturbing movies I've ever seen.

Janice · 09-07-2003, 03:12 AM

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Originally posted by little insomniac
That's one of the most disturbing movies I've ever seen.

I agree. The scene where they kill him is awful.

Hollow · 09-07-2003, 03:14 AM

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Originally posted by Janice
I agree. The scene where they kill him is awful.

how do they kill him?

Janice · 09-07-2003, 03:17 AM

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Originally posted by ~°Sarah°~
how do they kill him?

Stab him, beat him. They all gang up on him in an open field. Throw his body in a lake.

dandelion wine · 09-07-2003, 04:32 AM

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Originally posted by Janice
I agree. The scene where they kill him is awful.

The first time I ran across the movie, that was the scene I landed on. I could not believe what I was seeing, so I decided to watch it again, find out why they felt he deserved to be murdered like that. The entire movie, much less that one particular scene, is something I will never forget.

Polniaczek033 · 09-07-2003, 10:05 AM

i have been bullied for my weight, and my beliefs

now I am the bully...haha...they suck..

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 09-07-2003, 11:42 AM

I've never been bullied...and I would never EVER bully someone else.

09-07-2003, 02:00 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Bullying Anyone been bullied....anyone ever a bully? WASHINGTON (Sept. 4) - Bullying shouldn't be dismissed as a harmless schoolyard rite of passage, according to a report that found bullies and their victims often develop behavioral and emotional problems later in life. The study by Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, a national advocacy group, documents how bullying spawns loneliness, depression and suicidal tendencies among its victims and foreshadows crime and violence by perpetrators. Still, not much has been done to prevent bullying in U.S. schools, the report said. The group's supporters include this year's Miss America, Erika Harold, who was bullied in ninth grade and has been speaking about that experience during her reign. ``It started out with people calling me names, and then it got worse,'' Harold said. ``They threw things at me, they vandalized my house, and they sang nasty songs about me in school hallways and classrooms. It got so bad that I felt like I was in danger physically.'' A news conference with Harold and all 51 contestants in the 2004 Miss America pageant was scheduled for Thursday to release the report. Bullying is defined as aggressive behavior by one person or group carried out repeatedly and over time and targeted at someone less powerful. The report said for children in grades six through 10, nearly one in six, or 3.2 million, were victims of bullying each year and 3.7 million were bullies. Nearly 60 percent of boys who researchers classified as bullies in grades six though nine were convicted of at least one crime by the age of 24; 40 percent of them had three or more convictions by 24, the report said. ``We can't afford to squander the early warning that bullying gives that a kid may be headed for trouble,'' said Sanford Newman, president of Fight Crime. Those who are bullied are five times more likely to be depressed and far more likely to be suicidal, said the report, citing U.S. and European studies. Bullying prevention programs are relatively inexpensive, the report said. For example, it costs about $4,000 to train someone to administer an anti-bullying program in a large school district, but $100,000 to put a child with emotional problems in special education for 12 years, the report said. There are additional personnel costs but the report said federal money for safe and drug-free schools often will cover those expenses. A 1998 study by Vanderbilt University estimated that each high-risk juvenile prevented from adopting a life of crime could save the country between $1.7 and $2.3 million. Fight Crime: Invest in Kids is a group of over 2,000 law enforcement officers and victims of violence. 09/04/03 12:31 EDT Copyright 2003 The Associated Press. The information contained in the AP news report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or otherwise distributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. All active hyperlinks have been inserted by AOL.

09-07-2003, 02:07 AM	#3
fr00ti Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 16, 2002 Posts: 12,846	There's a girl that bullies me at school all the time. I told the assistant principal but she never did anything about it. But I've been bullied all my life. Always for the same reason.
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Polniaczek033 believe. Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Location: edinboro. Posts: 4,634	i have been bullied for my weight, and my beliefs now I am the bully...haha...they suck..
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09-07-2003, 02:05 AM	#2
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	This person I graduated with got made fun of every day until graduation. It was mostly behind-the-back making fun. I never took part in it. In 6th grade kids would say that there was something on my back and that they should slap it off and they would hit me endlessly every lunch until something was done by my friend. Wasn't there an incident several years back in which this group of teenagers murdered a bully? There was a movie made in 2001 about it, I think.