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Bullying

The document defines bullying as unwanted aggressive behavior among children involving a real or perceived power imbalance that is repeated over time, causing serious problems. It describes three types of bullying - verbal, social, and physical - and notes bullying can occur at school, traveling to/from school, and online. It provides tips for what to do if being bullied or knowing someone who is.

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Bullying

The document defines bullying as unwanted aggressive behavior among children involving a real or perceived power imbalance that is repeated over time, causing serious problems. It describes three types of bullying - verbal, social, and physical - and notes bullying can occur at school, traveling to/from school, and online. It provides tips for what to do if being bullied or knowing someone who is.

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Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school

aged children that involves a real or perceived power


imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to
be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who
bully others may have serious, lasting problems.
In order to be considered bullying, the behavior must be
aggressive and include:
 An Imbalance of Power: Kids who bully use their
power—such as physical strength, access to
embarrassing information, or popularity—to control or
harm others. Power imbalances can change over time
and in different situations, even if they involve the same
people.
 Repetition: Bullying behaviors happen more than once
or have the potential to happen more than once.
Types of Bullying
There are three types of bullying:
 Verbal bullying is saying or writing mean things. Verbal bullying includes:
o Teasing

o Name-calling

o Inappropriate sexual comments

o Taunting

o Threatening to cause harm.

 Social bullying, sometimes referred to as relational bullying, involves hurting


someone’s reputation or relationships. Social bullying includes:
o Leaving someone out on purpose

o Telling other children not to be friends with someone

o Spreading rumors about someone

o Embarrassing someone in public

 Physical bullying involves hurting a person’s body or possessions. Physical bullying


includes:
o Hitting/kicking/pinching

o Spitting

o Tripping/pushing.

o Taking or breaking someone’s things.

o Making mean or rude hand gestures


Where and When Bullying Happens
Bullying can occur during or after school hours. While most
reported bullying happens in the school building, a significant
percentage also happens in places like on the playground or
the bus. It can also happen travelling to or from school, in the
youth’s neighborhood, or on the Internet.
What Can I Do?
There are many things that you can do if you're being bullied
or know someone who is. You can:
 Tell a trusted adult.
 Ignore the bully and walk away.
 Walk tall and hold your head high.
 Don't get physical.
 Try to talk to the bully.
 Practice confidence.
 Talk about it.
 Find your (true) friends.
 Stand up for friends and others you see being
bullied.
 Join your school's bullying or violence prevention
programs.

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