A coalition of organizations in Vermont has launched a powerful storytelling project that aims to shed light on experiences with harassment, hazing, and bullying in schools.
This project seeks to raise awareness about the impact of these negative behaviors and advocate for positive change within schools statewide. We believe that by sharing collective stories, we can create connections and validation that support a healing process for affected students.
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What is Hazing, Harassment, and Bullying?
Hazing occurs when a student wishes to join a school club or participate in a school activity, and another student or a group of students intentionally embarrass, humiliate, or endanger their physical or mental health as a means of gaining entry into the club or activity. This behavior can take place on or off school property.
Harassment is when a student or someone who works at the school says or does things to hurt others. This can make it hard for them to learn, hurt their feelings a lot, or take away their rights. It happens because of things like the person's race, where they come from, their gender identity, disability, religion, or other things that make them who they are or are perceived to be.
Bullying is when one student or a school staff member keeps picking on another student again and again. They do this to make the student feel bad or scared. This often happens during school hours, like on the school bus during school activities, and even online. It's also considered bullying if anyone would think that the behavior is meant to make it unsafe for the victim to go to school.