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Fact Sheets about Bullying & Intolerance
Cyberbullying
According to some estimates, more than one-third of American teens have experienced cyberbullying. Learn about what it is, how it makes you feel and how you can stop it.
Understanding ‘Sexting’
This fact sheet is about the risks and consequences of exchanging nude images or sexually suggestive text messages via cell phone.
Bystanders’ Role In Bullying
This fact sheet focuses on how bystanders who don't speak up contribute to bullying online and off.
Surviving an Embarrassing Event
This fact sheet offers tips for coping when someone posts, texts or emails something embarrassing about you without your permission.
What to do if you are being bullied
There are many things you can do if you're being bullied. Learn how you can try and work it out by yourself or ask someone else for advice.
Coming out
The term "coming out" is used by many people and means something different to everyone. Learn the facts about "coming out".
Ten things to consider when coming out
The 'coming out' process is different for everyone. Learn 10 things to consider before telling someone about your sexuality.
Real Stories about Bullying & Intolerance
My bullying experience
This is the story of a young man who recovered from constant bullying and the racial attacks of friends.
Harassment
This is Aubrey's story about how she deals with bullying from peers and manages the desire to self-harm through positive thinking.
My brother
This is Amilia's story about her brother who faced rejection after coming out to his parents but resolved to still live a happy, productive life.
I was normal
A young woman shares her experience of realizing she is bisexual and sharing this with others.
Dirty liar
This is the story of a young woman who faced an ex-boyfriend's hurtful betrayal and the public embarrassment that followed.
Partners
MTV's A Thin Line campaign was developed to empower you to identify, respond to, and stop the spread of digital abuse in your life and amongst your peers. The campaign is built on the understanding that there's a "thin line" between what may begin as a harmless joke and something that could end up having a serious impact on you or someone else. We know no generation has ever had to deal with this, so we want to partner with you to help figure it out. On-air, online and on your cell, we hope to spark a conversation and deliver information that helps you draw your own digital line.
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. The Trevor Lifeline: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR (1.866.488.7386)A free and confidential crisis and suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ youth that offers hope and someone to talk to, 24/7.
Trevor Chat: A free, confidential and secure online messaging service that provides live help to LGBTQ youth. Dear Trevor: A non-time sensitive question and answer forum for young people with questions surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity.
