On July 1, 2012, the Dignity for All Students Act takes full effect. Bullying affects students at all grade levels, sometimes seriously affecting their ability to succeed in school and their emotional and psychological development. The Dignity Act aims to protect New York State's public school students from harassment and bullying by focusing on prevention, education and improving school climate.
On July 1, 2012, the Dignity for All Students Act takes full effect. Bullying affects students at all grade levels, sometimes seriously affecting their ability to succeed in school and their emotional and psychological development. The Dignity Act aims to protect New York State's public school students from harassment and bullying by focusing on prevention, education and improving school climate.
According to national survey results, bullying affects approximately 30% of students in the United States, whether they are bullies, targets, or both. Bullying may be physical (hitting or punching), verbal (name-calling or teasing), emotional (intimidation through gestures or social exclusion), or, increasingly, cyberbullying (sending insults or threats through electronic communication).
According to national survey results, bullying affects approximately 30% of students in the United States, whether they are bullies, targets, or both. Bullying may be physical (hitting or punching), verbal (name-calling or teasing), emotional (intimidation through gestures or social exclusion), or, increasingly, cyberbullying (sending insults or threats through electronic communication).