(C) Daily Kos This story was originally published by Daily Kos and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . The unnecessary death of Adriana Kuch [1] ['This Content Is Not Subject To Review Daily Kos Staff Prior To Publication.', 'Backgroundurl Avatar_Large', 'Nickname', 'Joined', 'Created_At', 'Story Count', 'N_Stories', 'Comment Count', 'N_Comments', 'Popular Tags'] Date: 2023-02-12 According to various studies and surveys, the following are some bullying statistics in the United States: Approximately 20-30% of students in the US report being bullied regularly. About 70.6% of young people say they have seen bullying in their schools. Around 1 in 4 teachers see nothing wrong with bullying and therefore intervene in only 4% of bullying incidents. In a survey of students, approximately 15% admitted to bullying others. Cyberbullying has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, with approximately 34% of students reporting that they have experienced some form of cyberbullying. Girls are more likely to experience relational bullying, such as being excluded from social groups or having rumors spread about them, while boys are more likely to experience physical bullying. Students who identify as LGBTQ+ are at a higher risk of being bullied, with approximately 3 in 5 LGBTQ+ students reporting being bullied because of their identity. Children with disabilities are also at a higher risk of being bullied, with rates of bullying among this population being 2 to 3 times higher than their non-disabled peers. It's important to note that these statistics may vary depending on the source and the methods used to collect the data. Additionally, bullying is often underreported, so the actual numbers may be higher. Regardless, the numbers highlight the need for continued efforts to address and prevent bullying in schools. School bullies can be punished if their actions are found to be in violation of the school's code of conduct or state laws. The specific consequences for bullying can vary depending on the circumstances and the severity of the behavior. For example, in some cases, the school may take disciplinary action, such as suspension or expulsion. In more serious cases, the police may become involved and the bully could face criminal charges, such as assault or harassment. In addition to formal consequences, schools may also implement restorative justice or counseling programs to help the bully understand the impact of their behavior and work to change it. It's important to note that the goal of punishment should not be solely to punish the bully, but also to prevent future bullying behavior and provide support for the victim. Schools should have a comprehensive approach to addressing bullying that includes educating students about the negative effects of bullying, promoting positive behavior, and providing support for those who have been affected by bullying. Parents and schools must step up and get involved. This must stop. Adriana Kuch’s death was unnecessary. She should be alive today. [END] --- [1] Url: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/2/12/2152532/-The-unnecessary-death-of-Adriana-Kuch Published and (C) by Daily Kos Content appears here under this condition or license: Site content may be used for any purpose without permission unless otherwise specified. via Magical.Fish Gopher News Feeds: gopher://magical.fish/1/feeds/news/dailykos/