Children and Young Adult Programs
Bullying involves the tormenting of others through verbal harassment, physical assault, or other more subtle methods of coercion such as manipulation. Smaller children and young adults are often perceived as being physically weaker and vulnerable. Because of this, short kids are frequently targeted by bullies. NOSSA provides support services for short statured kids and their families who are experiencing a bullying problem. NOSSA also offers a college scholarship award each year to a young short statured person.
Read more about this topic: National Organization Of Short Statured Adults
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