Bullying and cyberbullying

Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that is usually repeated and involves a real or perceived imbalance of power. It can be physical, like hitting or pushing; verbal, like name-calling or threats; social, like spreading rumors or deliberately leaving someone out; or online, called cyberbullying, through texts, social media, or games. Cyberbullying can reach someone at any time, spread to a large audience quickly, and be hard to erase. Bullying can seriously harm people's mental health and schoolwork. If you are bullied, tell a trusted adult, save evidence such as screenshots, block and report the person on the platform, and avoid retaliating. Bystanders have real power: do not join in or share hurtful posts, support the person being targeted, and report what you see to a trusted adult. Most schools have anti-bullying policies, and some bullying, like threats or harassment based on race, religion, or disability, can also break the law.

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