The Reality Check
One in five students ages 6-12 experiences bullying each year, and an estimated 160 000 kids skip school every single day because of it. pacer.orgrmccharity.org Ignoring the problem isn’t an option—kids’ mental health, grades, and futures are on the line.
If It’s Happening to You
Document Everything
Keep screenshots, photos of damaged items, and a dated incident log. Documentation forces adults (and sometimes law enforcement) to act.
Tell an Adult—Twice
Research shows only 44 % of bullied students report incidents. pacer.org If the first adult shrugs it off, escalate to a counselor, administrator, or your Bully Proof instructor
Use the “CALM” Script
Chest up, Alert eyes, Loud (but respectful) voice, Message:
“Stop. I don’t like that. Walk away.”
Practicing this in our Bully Proof Workshop turns nerves into muscle memory.
If You See Someone Being Bullied
Be a Distractor
Ask the target a question—“Hey, want to work on this project?”—to break the bully’s momentum without confrontation.
Call in Help
Report to a teacher. Bystander reports stop bullying within 10 seconds in 57 % of cases. (StopBullying.gov) stopbullying.gov
Offer a Check-In
“That looked rough—are you okay?” A single ally can cut the
emotional sting in half.
Why Early Intervention Wins
Bullying often escalates in adolescence and fuels anxiety and depression cdc.gov. The earlier we teach kids to stand tall, the harder it is for abuse to take root.
How Bully Proof Solves the Problem
Age-Specific Workshops show exactly how to use CALM scripts in hallways, buses, and social media.
Certified Locations nationwide give kids a safe training ground to rehearse real-life scenarios.
Family Resources keep parents, teachers, and students on the same page.
Ready to act? Find a certified Bully Proof location or book a workshop at BullyProofLife.com/programs
