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Statistics on children, youth and families in Vermont from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and Voices for Vermont's Children
Students who were bullied in the last month by age group and race in Vermont
Students who were bullied in the last month by age group and race
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Definition
Percent of students identifying as either a racial ethnic minority or as white non-Hispanic who report being bullied during the past 30 days.
Data Source
Notes
The Vermont Youth Risk Behavior Survey is a biennial, voluntary survey of students attending middle and high
schools in Vermont. The survey seeks to monitor trends in student
health and risk behaviors. The indicators as a whole reflect a broad
definition of youth well-being. Not only do the indicators monitor
behaviors associated with negative health and psychological outcomes,
but they also measure "developmental assets" - internal resources and
skills, as well as community, school, and other institutional supports.
These assets foster the development of thriving young adults.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prior to 2011, the survey was completed by students in grades 8-12. In 2011, the survey split into a high school survey (students in grades 9-12) and a middle school survey (students in grades 6-8).
2011 results for Caledonia and Essex Counties were combined due to sample size. In these counties combined, 16% of students in grades 9 to 12 who identified as a racial or ethnic minority reported being bullied in the past 30 days, compared to 20% of white non-Hispanic students. 33% of students in grades 6 to 8 who identified as a racial or ethnic minority reported being bullied in the past 30 days, compared to 32% of white non-Hispanic students
2011 results for Franklin and Grand Isle Counties were combined due to sample size. In these counties combined, 31% of students in grades 9 to 12 who identified as a racial or ethnic minority reported being bullied in the past 30 days, compared to 21% of white non-Hispanic students. In grades 6 to 8, students in both groups reported being bullied in the past 30 days at a rate of 29%.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prior to 2011, the survey was completed by students in grades 8-12. In 2011, the survey split into a high school survey (students in grades 9-12) and a middle school survey (students in grades 6-8).
2011 results for Caledonia and Essex Counties were combined due to sample size. In these counties combined, 16% of students in grades 9 to 12 who identified as a racial or ethnic minority reported being bullied in the past 30 days, compared to 20% of white non-Hispanic students. 33% of students in grades 6 to 8 who identified as a racial or ethnic minority reported being bullied in the past 30 days, compared to 32% of white non-Hispanic students
2011 results for Franklin and Grand Isle Counties were combined due to sample size. In these counties combined, 31% of students in grades 9 to 12 who identified as a racial or ethnic minority reported being bullied in the past 30 days, compared to 21% of white non-Hispanic students. In grades 6 to 8, students in both groups reported being bullied in the past 30 days at a rate of 29%.
Last Updated
August 2018