Bullying
Bullying and Harassment in Schools
Bullying is defined as harmful and unwanted behaviour that is done purposely and repeatedly. In Canada, at least 1 in 3 adolescent students have reported being bullied.
Bullying can present itself in various forms:
Physical Bullying - Harassing someone by using physical force.
Social Bullying - Harassing someone by excluding, humiliating, or spreading rumours.
Cyberbullying - Harassing someone over digital channels such as social media or text.
Discriminatory Bullying - Harassing someone based on their culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or anything else perceived as making them 'different'.
Emotional or Psychological Bullying - Harassing someone with verbal attacks.
Here are some ways that you can take action if you are a victim of bullying:
- Stay safe by avoiding certain people or situations and surround yourself with people you can trust
- Report bullying incidents to someone you trust like a parent or teacher
- Ask for help and get support
- Take care of yourself. You are worthy of respect, and you do not deserve this abuse.
