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Verbal bullying

Hurtful names, mocking and threats that don't stop.

What is it?

Using words to put someone down. Calling them insulting names, mocking their looks or family, or threatening "wait until after school". It leaves no marks on the body, but the hurt lasts.

Common examples

  • Being given names based on skin colour, body shape or the way they speak
  • A parent's job is turned into a joke
  • A whole class is told "don't be friends with them"
  • Being threatened for telling a teacher

Signs to watch for

Becomes quiet and won't put their hand up in class

Often sits away from classmates

Often speaks badly about themselves

Makes lots of excuses not to come to school

Do or don't?

Press a button, or swipe the card right (do) or left (don't).

4 / 4

Believe that everything they said is true

DON'T DO
3 / 4

Write down what was said, when, and who heard it

DON'T DO
2 / 4

Mock them back even harder

DON'T DO
1 / 4

Say firmly, "Stop, I don't like that", then walk away

DON'T DO

If you see this happening

  1. Don't laugh or repeat the name
  2. Sit or walk with the person being targeted
  3. Report it even if people say "it's just words"

Got it?

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