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Bullying

Bullying is where a person or a group exercise control over others against their will, often leaving the victim feeling powerless and alone.

• It is deliberately hurtful behaviour.
• It is often repeated over a period of time.

Bullying may be:

• Physical - hitting, kicking, taking belongings.
• Verbal - name-calling, insulting, racist remarks, threats.
• Indirect - spreading nasty stories about someone, excluding someone from social groups.