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the victim 1,4 . This type often includes calling someone names, threatening harm, and degrading the victim. This can also involve biased language and sexual harassment between two children or adolescents . Relational bullying occurs when the perpetrator intends to damage the reputation or relationships of the victim 1 . Spreading rumors about another person is a common relational example of indirect bullying. Most often verbal, this behavior can also be done by publicly posting negative comments about another person on the Internet or posting a person’s private information or photos without permission from that individual. This action attempts to isolate the victim from their friends and prevent their interaction. The fourth type of bullying is

School is the most common place for kids to face bullying.

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Chapter 1: Bullying Today