Types of Harassment, Intimidation, Hazing, and Bullying
Physical involves hurting a person’s body or possessions. Physical includes:
Verbal means saying or writing mean things. Verbal includes:
Social, sometimes referred to as relational, involves hurting someone’s reputation or relationships. Social includes:
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Leaving someone out on purpose
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Telling other children not to be friends with someone
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Spreading rumors about someone
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Embarrassing someone in public
Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Examples of cyberbullying include:
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Mean text messages or emails
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Rumors sent by email or posted on social networking sites
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Embarrassing pictures, videos, websites, or fake profiles
More information at stopbullying.gov