Rhode Island Board of Regents for Primary and Secondary Education, 2012
According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, children who are bullied experience significant suffering that can interfere with their social and emotional development, as well as school performance. Rhode Island (RI) data show that students who were bullied were at much higher risk for violence, mental health issues, and drug abuse.
A Guide to Preventing Bullying, Teen Dating Violence, and Sexual Violence
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In the event of a mental health or substance use crisis, call to connect with a licensed counselor, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Bilingual support and medications to assist with recovery are available.
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