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  What's bullying?

Recognizing bullying

Bullying can take a variety of forms, from verbal to physical to Internet. Below is a brief listing of the various types of bullying.

  • Name calling

  • Spreading lies

  • Hitting, pinching, biting, pushing and shoving

  • Stealing

  • Verbal, instant message or e-mail threats

  • Isolating a person

  • Spreading rumors

  • Intimidation

  • Making silent or abusive phone calls

  • Posting threats, false statements or other harmful information about a person on a website