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Pushed to the Brink: Bullycide on the Rise

19 minutes 20 seconds

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Bullycide is the term that describes those desperate instances of young people taking their own lives to escape from relentless harassment by their peers. Bullying can have enormous and tragic consequences. Commentary from Dr. Joel Haber, a clinical psychologist and recognized national expert on bullying, identifies various forms of bullying and discusses important tips for dealing with bullies. He also urges students to join together and become proactive defenders of victims before they reach their breaking point.

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Profile view of a teenage girl looking down and writing on paper. Closeup profile of another teenage girl in foreground. Caption. Verbal bullying is the most common type of bullying.
Against Bullying
Episode 1
25 minutes 7 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
3 quarter view of teenage girl with troubled expression. Canopy of trees and gray sky in background. Caption. Most bystanders avoid interfering.
Against Bullying
Episode 2
22 minutes 21 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Small crowd of people, some with lanyards and heads bowed. Caption. Of different nationalities, ages, social positions.
Against Bullying
Episode 3
17 minutes 10 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
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12 minutes 47 seconds
Grade Level: 5 - 8
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17 minutes
Grade Level: 5 - 9
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24 minutes 55 seconds
Grade Level: 11 - 12
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27 minutes 17 seconds
Grade Level: PT/TT -
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31 minutes 32 seconds
Grade Level: 3 - 8
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Grade Level: 7 - 12
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Grade Level: 2 - 5

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    Melissa K. (Sun Valley, CA)
    November 10th, 2021 at 10:53 AM

    Very powerful; fostered a lot of positive discussion between students.