Bullying
WHAT IS BULLYING?
It can be physical, verbal and/or emotional, and is really about someone intimidating or exercising control over someone else in a way that makes them feel afraid or embarrassed.
WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
- leaving someone out of a group
- nasty looks, rude gestures, name calling, constant teasing
- saying nasty things about someone behind their back
- spreading rumours or lies (in person or on social media)
- harassing someone based on their race, sex, religion, gender or a disability
- physically hurting someone including pushing, hitting, slapping, punching or holding them against their will
- receiving nasty, threatening or hurtful using social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat
- photos and videos being sent to others without your permission
See Anna's Survival Story here
HOW DOES IT MAKE YOU FEEL?
- It's my fault
- Hopeless - no way out
- Lonely - no one to turn to
- Alienated and rejected
- depressed and/or anxious or stressed
- ashamed and embarrassed
- physically sick, loss of appetite and/or sleep
- Isolated
WHAT YOU CAN DO