{"id":7706,"date":"2021-07-26T12:15:55","date_gmt":"2021-07-26T16:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ericperkinslaw.com\/?p=7706"},"modified":"2021-07-26T12:15:55","modified_gmt":"2021-07-26T16:15:55","slug":"15-troubling-statistics-about-bullying-in-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ericperkinslaw.com\/15-troubling-statistics-about-bullying-in-america\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Troubling Statistics About Bullying in America"},"content":{"rendered":"
As another school year is about to begin, students and parents are busy gathering supplies, shopping for clothes, and filling out school forms. Unfortunately, there is another sad reality for many when it comes to preparing for a new school year: a discussion about bullying. While bullying can be a sensitive subject to discuss with children, it is an epidemic in our society and negatively affects hundreds of thousands of students in multiple ways each and every year.\u00a0 <\/span>The Commonwealth of Virginia has officially recognized the seriousness of this problem by specifically defining bullying in \u00a7 22.1-276.01 of the Code of Virginia in three parts:<\/span><\/p>\n This definition helps determine whether a particular incident constitutes bullying in the legal sense of the word.\u00a0 <\/span>Bullying classification and prevention is a relatively new research field that explores the complexities and consequences of bullying. While we have a long way to go in this regard, discussing bullying and its effects allows us to address the problem more effectively. As a starting point for discussion, here are 15 troubling statistics about bullying in America:<\/span><\/p>\n If your child is a victim of bullying, there is no reason to tolerate it or write it off as \u201ckids being kids.\u201d \u00a0 <\/span>Responding proactively is often the best approach.\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>Contact your child\u2019s school and consider calling the No Bully Help Hotline at 1-866-488-7386. And if you need additional help or would like to discuss possible legal remedies, please contact Eric C. Perkins, Esq. at (804) 205-5162 or eric@ericperkinslaw.com<\/span><\/a> to discuss your situation.\u00a0 <\/span>Perkins Law is pleased to offer a flat fee service package to help families respond to these unfortunate situations.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
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