Bullying

Bullying - Alleged

A reported instance of bullying where the claims are still being investigated or have not yet been fully substantiated.

Bullying - Cyber/Online

Bullying that takes place using electronic technology, such as mobile phones, computers, and tablets, through communication tools like social media sites, text messages, and websites.

Bullying - Disability

Bullying directed at an individual due to their disability, whether physical, sensory, cognitive, or mental.

Bullying - Discriminatory

Bullying motivated by prejudice against a particular group, often based on characteristics such as race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

Bullying - Emotional

Bullying that harms a child's self-esteem or well-being, often involving social exclusion, spreading rumours, or manipulative behaviour.

Bullying - Faith

Bullying directed at an individual due to their religious beliefs or lack thereof.

Bullying - Family Status or Looked After Child (LAC)

Bullying directed at an individual because of their family circumstances, such as being in care (LAC), having siblings, or other family dynamics.

Bullying - Focused on Appearance

Bullying that targets an individual's physical appearance, including their clothing, body shape, facial features, or perceived attractiveness.

Bullying - Gender Identity - Transphobic Bullying

Bullying directed at an individual because their gender identity is different from the sex they were assigned at birth, or because they are perceived to be transgender.

Bullying - Homophobic

Bullying directed at an individual because of their actual or perceived sexual orientation, or because they are associated with someone who is lesbian, gay, or bisexual.

Bullying - Misogyny

Bullying and prejudice directed at girls and women because of their gender.

Bullying - Perceived

A situation where an individual feels they are being bullied, even if the intent or severity is not immediately clear to others. This highlights the subjective experience of the victim and the importance of addressing their feelings and understanding their perspective.

Bullying - Physical

Bullying that involves physical contact such as hitting, kicking, pushing, or damaging property.

Bullying - Race

Bullying directed at an individual because of their ethnic origin, nationality, or skin colour.

Bullying - Related to Disadvantage/Poverty

Bullying directed at an individual because of their socio-economic background, lack of resources, or perceived poverty.

Bullying - Sexist/Gender Based

Bullying motivated by prejudice or stereotypes based on a person's sex or gender, often involving sexual comments or inappropriate touching.

Bullying - Verbal

Bullying that involves spoken words, such as name-calling, insults, threats, or mocking.