Hate crime and harassment

Bullying is a form of abuse. It comprises repeated acts over time that involves the more powerful individual or group abusing those who are less powerful. The power imbalance may be social power and/or physical power. The victim of bullying is sometimes referred to as a target.

Bullying can make the victim feel upset, threatened or humiliated. It can include name calling, teasing, criticism, being ignored or actual physical assault.

You don't have to put up with being bullied. Visit the Department of Education website which has lots of good advice for pupils, their families and teachers on how to tackle bullying.

Or visit bully online for advice on how you can deal with bullying in the workplace. This site also contains advice on child and school bullying.

There is also futher information on bullying including the 'twelve types of bullying'.