PHYSICAL BULLYING

Bring It Together

Physical bullying is usually action oriented and can be anything from playing a joke on someone to very serious offenses. It affects everyone and can have serious emotional and physical consequences for the victim.

• Physical bullying can be anything from hitting to threatening someone.
• Physical bullying has effects that go beyond what others can see.
• Witnessing this type of bullying can be intimidating, but you do not need to confront the bully. Instead the best course of action is to help the victim.
• If you are being physically bullied, the best thing you can do is tell someone.

It starts with you:

Bystanders, learning more about how to be a better friend to others can prepare you to support victims of bullying. Following this link will give you specific tips and ideas on how to improve your listening and relationship skills.

How to be a better friend (DOC).

Check yourself:

Are you part of the solution or part of the problem? Take our physical bullying quiz (DOC) and find out if you may be a bully.

If you think you are a bully click here to learn steps to change (DOC).

Let's take a look at what happens next in Recognize Verbal Bullying →