Bullying is when someone is intentionally nasty to someone else
again and again, but that person cannot defend their self.
Bullying generally takes one of three forms:
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Verbal (e.g. name calling)
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Physical (e.g. hitting)
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Indirect (e.g. exclusion, spreading rumours)
Common examples of bullying include:
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Racial (based on skin colour, culture or religion)
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Homophobic (based on sexual orientation)
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Disabled (based on disability or learning difficulty)
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Cyber (via mobile phone or internet)
Bullying can also be based on appearance, ability, gender, inappropriate sexual behaviour or home circumstances (e.g. young carer, looked after child).
Isolated instances of hurtful behaviour, teasing or arguments between individuals of equal power should not be seen as bullying.