Bullying

Bullying is a behaviour that:

is repeated
is intended to hurt someone either physically or emotionally
is often aimed at certain groups, for example because of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation
can occur online and in person

There are different types of bullying:

Verbal Bullying is:

Teasing
Sarcasm
Name Calling or humiliating someone
Threatening someone or trying to intimidate them
Continually ignoring someone
Racist and/or sexual remarks

Physical Bullying is:

Taking your money or personal belongings
Pushing, pinching, hitting, kicking or punching
Sexual abuse, including unwanted physical contact or comments

Indirect Bullying is:

Spreading rumours or starting group chats about you
Making things up to get others into trouble
Damaging others belongings
Taking friends away to make someone feel left out
Sending or posting hurtful text messages, phone calls, or messages on social networking sites.

Do you feel that you, or someone you know is being bullied? Tell someone who you trust such as a parent/carer, teacher or friend. Do not suffer in silence.

To find out more about bullying and cyberbullying (online bullying), including how to deal with bullying, supporting yourself or someone else if you are a victim of bullying and getting help to stop you if you are bullying someone, visit Childline.

Getting help

If you are affected by child abuse or neglect, it can really help to talk to someone you trust.

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Bullying

Bullying is a behaviour that:

There are different types of bullying:

Verbal Bullying is:

Physical Bullying is:

Indirect Bullying is:

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