School Violence

School violence manifests in various forms, including verbal bullying, social bullying, and physical bullying. These behaviors are characterized by their intentional nature, repetitive occurrence, and an imbalance of power between the bully and the victim. The impact of school bullying on victims can be severe and long-lasting, leading to emotional and psychological distress such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and feelings of isolation. Physical health problems, including sleep disturbances and headaches, along with academic and social issues like declining school performance and difficulty forming relationships, are common consequences. The effects can persist into adulthood, resulting in enduring mental health issues and an increased risk of substance abuse.

“a form of aggressive behavior in which someone intentionally and repeatedly causes another person injury or discomfort.”

Verbal Bullying

  • Teasing

  • Name-calling

  • Making inappropriate sexual comments

  • Taunting

  • Threatening to cause harm

Social Bullying

  • Purposely excluding someone

  • Convincing others not to be friends with someone

  • Spreading rumors about someone

  • Publicly embarrassing someone

Physical Bullying

  • Any Physical Harm

  • Spitting

  • Taking or breaking someone’s things

  • Making mean or rude hand gestures

Signs That You Are Being Bullied

  • Unexplainable injuries

  • Lost or destroyed clothing or belongings

  • Frequently, feeling sick or faking illness

  • Changes in eating habits

  • Difficulty sleeping or frequent nightmares

  • Declining grades, loss of interest in schoolwork, or not wanting to go to school

  • Sudden loss of friends or avoidance of social situations

  • Feelings of helplessness or decreased self-esteem

  • Self-destructive behaviors or thinking of suicide

Signs You Are Bullying Others

  • Engage in physical or verbal fights

  • Have friends who bully others

  • Show increasing aggression

  • Frequently get school complaints or get sent to detention

  • Possess unexplained extra money or new belongings

  • Blame others for their problems

  • Refuse to take responsibility for their actions

  • Are highly competitive and concerned about their reputation or popularity