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Take A Stand

A growing problem - Bullying. A presentation discussing the current events and possible solutions to this problem.

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Take A Stand

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  1. Take a Stand! Presented by Ada Xu

  2. Statistics • Over 50% of students have witnessed bullying crime taken at school. • 90% of reported bullying within grades 4 – 8 are victims. • Each month, about 282,000 students are attacked in high school throughout the nation.

  3. Bullying can include : • physical attacks • destroying one's personal property or clothing • verbal abuse; in person or cyber • starting rumors • name calling

  4. Has it happened to YOU?

  5. Bullying Amongst Asians Research found that Asian Americans have the highest victimization rate in United States. • 54% of A.A. teenagers bullied in classroom. • 62% reported cyber bullying once or twice a month.

  6. The Case of Danny Chen The 19 year-old Army private found dead in Afghanistan with a gunshot wound to his head. A group of 8 allegedly tormented Danny with racial slurs and harassments.

  7. South Philly High

  8. South Philly High In December 2009, a group of African Americans attacked 3-4 Chinese immigrants. Throughout the day, gangs of high school students started targeting Asians teenagers. In total, • 26 were physically assaulted • 13 sent to hospital

  9. Why are Asians mostly victims?

  10. Bullying Amongst Asians Some say it’s because of Language barriers Stereotypes September 11, 2001

  11. William Ming Liu* explained that Asian bullying victims often feel they can’t turn to their parents because their parents don’t understand what bullying is. *a psychologist and professor at the University of Iowa and an officer of the Asian American Psychological Association,

  12. “Some lack English skills or the understanding of how to intervene in the school,” Liu said. In addition, immigrant parents are often under economic pressure, working in environments that don’t offer flexible schedules and are less able to take time off to talk to their children and help them cope with bullying experiences. Asian American parents, especially new immigrants, may even encourage their teenagers to keep a low profile and endure the brutal attacks on the children’s self-esteem and physical well-being.

  13. What do You do? Is this something that should be kept unspoken? What should we do then?

  14. Thank You! Presented by ΚΦΛ

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