Bullying. Introduction Bullying is defined as any form of severe physical or psychological...

Bullying

IntroductionBullying is defined as any form of severe

physical or psychological consequences.Bullying has been identified as a social issue

in schools, homes and communities.Bullying can lead to both short term and

long negative side effects.

Forms of BullyingMere teasing.Talking trash about other peopleTrading insults.Physical harassment

Effects of BullyingBullying can lead to both long term and short

term side effects.Bullying can change personalities,

psychological wellbeing and even lead to physical injuries.

Negatively affecting the students’ mental or physical health

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How to Prevent BullyingTaking immediate action.Dealing with bullies physically.Criminalizing actions against bullying.

Working as a communityPeople should work as communities to deter

any problem about bullying that has emerged.Community wide strategies are effective in

preventing bullying.Assessing the most affected group help to

solve the problem of bullying once and for all.

ConclusionTo sum it up, since bullying is a psychological

problem that is acquired, it can be stopped.People should be taught on the consequences

of bullying.Both policies, laws and also community

action against bullying should be put in place to prevent the action from hurting the people.

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Ferguson, C. J. (2013). Anti-Bullying Programs Could Be a Waste of Time. Time.Com, 1.

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Hon. Berlin, R. States Attorney, & Hon. Darlene, J.R. Ed.D., Superintendent. (2011). Best Practices in Bullying Prevention and Intervention. Retrieved from http://www.dupage.k12.il.us/main/anti-bullying/pdf/BestPracticesManual.pdf

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