“New bullying statistics for 2010 revealed that approximately one in seven students in kindergarten through high school are a bully or have been bullied” (“Bullying Statistics 2010 ”). How does a person detect if someone is being bullied? “A person is a victim of bullying when he is exposed, repeatedly over time, to negative actions by one or more other people, and has difficulty defending himself” (Olweus). Bullying occurs more in middle school because they try to satisfy a strong need for power, to fit in with their peers and to satisfy their pain. “The fear of being excluded by peers leads to attenuation if the adolescent is aware of a bullying situation and decides to stay away or not get involved” (Vassar 26). Bullying victims are targeted because of their sexuality, gender, religion, disability and interests. 71% of victims report bullying as a constant problem. The effects of bullying can be better understood through the types of bullying, the consequences of bullying, and legal policies that prohibit all forms of bullying. “School bullying can be physical, verbal, sexual, emotional, racial, religious, [cyber], or a combination of these forms” (Vassar 19). Physical bullying involves: hitting, pushing, tripping, slapping and spitting; physical bullying can cross the line into sexual bullying. It is a serious problem that affects the bully, the victim and the witnesses. This usually occurs with males and can also occur with females, who are usually stronger than their victims. Middle school is the age when bullying is common as they try to fit in with others their age. Signs of someone being bullied include: damaged clothing, coming home with cuts, bru... halves of paper... hurt teenagers." Helping Victims of "Youth on Youth" Criminal Violence (2006): 1 -28. Center for Children and Families in the Justice System 2006. Web November 18, 2011. Gay Bullying Statistics: Adolescent Violence, Bullying, Treatment Options 2009. Web. November 21, 2011. Isava, Duane, Barbara Gueldner, Kenneth. Merrell and Scott Ross “How Effective Are School Bullying Intervention Programs? A meta-analysis of intervention research. "SchoolPsychology Quarterly 23.1 (2008): 26-42. Web. November 18, 2011. Olweus, Dan. “Tennessee” Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. Hazelden & Clemson University, 2011. Web. November 18, 2011.---. "Cos "Is it bullying?" Bullying Prevention Program. Hazelden & Clemson University, 2011. Web November 18, 2011. Vassar, Gerry.2011.