 | Kids Against Bullying, information from PACER
A Web site to help children prevent bullying has
been launched by PACER Center, a national parent center located in
Minnesota. Geared for all elementary school youngsters, including those
with disabilities, the site address is www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org .The site is a project of PACER's
National Center for Bullying Prevention. Childhood bullying is a
significant problem nationwide. It can cause school absenteeism, mental
and physical stress, poor school performance, poor self-esteem, and, in
some cases, school violence. Statistics show that:
- 160,000 children in the United States miss school each day as a result of being bullied,
- 7 to 15 percent of children experience bullying,
- 50 percent of children who are bullied have disabilities
The
site features celebrity videos, Webisodes, interactive games,
animation, contests, and other activities to teach second through sixth
graders about bullying and how to prevent it.
"The site is for all
children," said Paula F. Goldberg, executive director of PACER. "No one
deserves to be bullied. This site will help children know how to
respond positively and effectively."
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