A Few Bullying Statistics

Teens Most Affected--Bullying Statistics

The three hours teens are most affected by bullying:

3 p.m.

5 p.m.

8 p.m.

Three days of the week:

Friday

Tuesday

Sunday & Thursday were tied for third place

Top ten states:

#1 Vermont #6 Mississippi;

#2 Wyoming #7 Missouri

#3 Alaska #8 Nevada

#4 South Carolina #9 Indiana

#5 Rhode Island #10 South Dakota

This information is based on contact with an organization. These statistics in no way diminish the bullying torment folk receive at any other location and any other time.

Crisis Trends provided by Crisis Text.org (August 2013); also check out, dosomething.org

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