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• Bullying can play a big part in low self-esteem.
• "The victims turn to deep depression, which can result in long-term psychological harm, thoughts of ending it all and, unfortunately, suicide."
• "And bullies are no longer kids who have low self-esteem; they are youth who know they can bully and get away with it."
• Bully Buster Week is designed to teach kids what to do if they have a bully problem.
• It is a week long program.
• It was designed by the Safe Schools Healthy Students program.
• Clara Ramos said this,"We're trying to get a number (telephone) -- a plain simple number. We can't get it done. If I had the resources, I would do it myself. They have the paid staff to do it,"
• She is trying to create a telephone number for those who are being bullied.
• Bloomington school district has a report a bully website.
• If bullying is not treated, it can cause long term low self-esteem.

Source Citation:

"EDITORIAL: Advocate editorial board opionion: Bullying is serious problem that needs addressing." Victoria Advocate [Victoria, TX] 31 Aug. 2010. Gale Student Resources In Context. Web. 28 Sept. 2010.