More youth violence occurs on school grounds as opposed to on the way to school. 1 out of 5 teens knows someone who brings a gun to school. 2 out of 3 say they know how to make a bomb, or know where to get the info. Almost half of all students say they know another student who's capable of murder. Playground statistics - Every 7 minutes a child is bullied.
Victims are usually loners.
Children who appear to be friendless can be magnets for bullies. Many times it's how kids carry themselves. The bullies pick up on that. They also might pick on children who are different - mental or physical handicaps. But, the bullying leaves the victims believing there is something wrong with themselves.