Anti- Bullying Campaign The Purple House Definition • Bullying is an ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical or social behavior that intends to cause physical or social behavior that intends to cause physical, social, psychological harm. The Cause • Popularity • Pleasure • Problems at Home • Power • Prejudice • Peer Pressure • Paybacks When • Bullying can happen at any age and at any time. At the primary and secondary school levels, bullying most frequently happens in between classes, on the playground, on the bus, or online. At the college level, it can happen between classes, in dormitories, in labs, and online. Where • Bullying can happen anywhere. Kids are not the only ones bullied; adults are victims of bullying too. Since anyone can be the victim of bullying, it can occur at work, at the gym, and even in the home. Regardless of age, a bully will do whatever it takes to make themselves feel powerful, strong, and better about themselves. The venue will not stop bullying from happening. Types and Examples • Physical Bullying: Kicking, tripping, hitting, punching, pushing, etc. • Verbal Bullying: Calling (insults), racism, tease, etc. • Social Bullying: Rumor, negative facial gesture, etc. • Cyber Bullying: Abusive text, nasty gossip ,rumor on online platforms, etc. • Sexual Bullying: Sexual jokes, comments, posting sexual comments, pictures, or videos, etc. • Prejudicial Bullying: Body- shaming, racism, etc. Who • Bully • Victim: Successful, intelligent, determined, creative, vulnerable, popular, distinctive physical appearance, illness or disabilities, different race, religious or cultural beliefs, etc. The Effects • Social and Emotional Impact • Physical Impact • Academic Impact • Impact on Family Conclusion • To sum up, bullying can affect everyone those who are bullied, those who bully, and those who witness bullying. Bullying is linked to many negative outcomes including impacts on mental health, substance use, and suicide. It is important to talk to people to determine whether bullying or something else is a concern. Solution • Help Kids Understand Bullying • Keep the Lines of Communication Open • Encourage People to Do What They Love • Model How to Treat Others with Kindness and Respect The End