What is Bullying?

> If you're being abused or bullied it's not your fault.
> Abuse can be physical, emotional or sexual.

Bullying could mean someone assaulting you, being aggressive or repeatedly calling you names, teasing or other upsetting behaviour.

If you are being abused or bullied do not suffer in silence. There are people you can talk to.
Don't let abusers and bullies get away with it - get help and support today.

Bullying is surprisingly common, and occurs in most schools. Recent surveys have shown that over 25% of junior and middle school pupils and 10% of secondary school pupils are being bullied.

There are many forms of bullying;

> hitting or punching
> kicking
> tripping someone up
> taking or spoiling someone else’s things
> name-calling
> nasty teasing
> nasty looks or threats
> racist remarks
> spreading nasty rumours or stories about someone else
> not letting someone join in
> getting you into trouble
> sending someone to “Coventry” (ignoring them)

One person or a group may carry out bullying, and the victims of bullying usually find it very hard to defend themselves. Unless something is done about it, bullying can go on for a long time.

Click on:
www.bullying.co.uk
a website dealing with bullying in its many forms, including racist and mobile phone text message abuse.

www.dfes.gov.uk/bullying