Bully Beware

- 20% of teens (13-19) and 33% of young adults (20-26) have sent nude or semi-nude photographs of themselves electronically. Additionally, 39% of teens and 59% of young adults have sent sexually explicit text messages. (Cosmmogirl.com). - On February 25 pink shirts are seen accross the country in support of putting an end to bullying and intimidation. - Thousands of children, youth, and teens are kicked, punched and bullied every year for "Kick a Ginger Day" - Teens and suicide are more closely linked than adults might expect. In a survey of 15,000 grade 7 to 12 students in British Columbia, 34% knew of someone who had attempted or died by suicide; 16% had seriously considered suicide; 14% had made a suicide plan; 7% had made an attempt and 2% had required medical attention due to an attempt.(http://www.canadiancrc.com/Youth_Suicide_in_Canada.aspx)

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