Definition of bullying
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Forms of bullying
Bullying behaviour across all types of bullying can represent itself in a number of different forms. Children and young people can be bullied in ways that are:
Physical – by being punched, pushed or hurt; made to give up money or belongings; having property, clothes or belongings damaged; being forced to do something they don’t want to do.
Verbal – by being teased in a nasty way; called gay (whether or not it’s true); insulted about their race, religion or culture; called names in other ways or having offensive comments directed at them.
Indirect – by having nasty stories told about them; being left out, ignored or excluded from groups.
Electronic / ‘cyberbullying’ – via text message; via instant messenger services and social network sites; via email; and via images or videos posted on the internet or spread via mobile phones.
Types of bullying
The term ‘prejudice-related’ bullying refers to a range of hurtful behaviour, physical or emotional or both, which causes ...
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