(Courtesy of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada) The survey shows clearly that the frequency of bullying is widespread and that Canadians are both deeply concerned about bullying and ready to act against this damaging form of abuse.
-89 per cent believe bullying poses a serious threat to the long-term wellbeing.
-50 per cent of Canadian adults surveyed were bullied as a child or teenager.
-62 per cent of those who were bullied believe they would have benefited from having a volunteer adult mentor to help them cope.
-Nearly a third think the abuse they suffered had a lasting harmful effect.
