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What is Bullying?

 

Bullying is an unwanted aggressive act that includes each of the following components:

  • intent to do harm

  • repeated over time

  • an imbalance of power (perceived or identified) 

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Types of Bullying

 

Verbal:  Making derogatory comments, teasing, or name calling.

 

Physical:  Hitting, kicking, punching, or shoving.

 

Sexual: Humiliating someone because of their sex, gender, or sexual orientation.

 

Social: Spreading rumors, isolation, social exclusion, embarrassing someone in public or damaging someone's reputation or relationships.

 

Cyber: Posting or sending hurtful texts, emails, posits, images or videos, or making online threats.

Community (Family) and Educator Resources

Community (Family) and Educator Resources

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Bullying Prevention and Intervention Resources

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Bullying & Hate-Motivated Behavior Prevention (CDE)

Resources provided for parents, administrators, and students on how bullying can be prevented and addressed. Resources include publications, sample policies, and frequently asked questions.

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