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- Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
- BULLYING
- Warning Signs of Bullying
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KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS
Common signs of a victim:
- Unexplained injuries
- Lost or destroyed belongings (clothing, jewelry, books, electronics)
- Frequent headaches or stomach aches, feeling sick or faking illness
- Changes in eating habits, skipping meals or binging (due to missed meals)
- Difficulty sleeping or frequent nightmares
- Declining grades, loss of interest in schoolwork, not wanting to go to school
- Sudden loss of friends or avoidance of social situations
- Feelings of helplessness or decreased self-esteem
- Self-destructive behaviors (running away, harming oneself, suicidal thoughts)
- Getting into physical or verbal fights
- Has friends who bully others
- Are increasingly aggressive
- Frequently sent to principal's office
- Have unexplained extra money or new belongings
- Don't accept responsibility for their actions
- Are competitive and worry about their popularity or reputation
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If you need a safe place to talk. If you feel helpless or hopeless, you are not alone. Tell someone.HELP IS HERE NOW.