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Bullying is a widespread problem that affects lives. 69% of children in the UK report being bullied; 85% have witnessed bullying.


The National Bullying Survey run by Bullying UK in 2006 highlighted a number of interesting statistics.

Facts

  • 87% of parents report that their child had been bullied in the past 12 months
  • 20% report bullying others
  • of the 85% who had witnessed bullying, 82% of them tried to intervene

Source: BeatBullying

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