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Mar 05 2021
What Is Physical Bullying and How to Prevent It?
Positive Action Staff•Bullying
You’ve probably faced some form of physical bullying at one point or another in your school life — or known someone who has been a victim.
The saddest part is that bullying can have long-term damaging effects on its victims. It can affect them physically, socially, mentally, academically, and emotionally well into the future.
As much as you try to eliminate physical bullying from your school, it may feel like you’re fighting a losing battle. We understand.
What you need is a winning game plan against this pervasive problem. And we’re here to provide you with one.
But first, let’s take a more in-depth look at what constitutes physical bullying.
What Types of Bullying Behavior Count as Physical Bullying?
Physical bullying is the use of physical actions to intimidate and gain control over a target. The physical actions are unwanted by the victim and can either cause damage to their body or possessions. This behavior is all too common in schools. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 6.7% of students in the 2016-2017 school year were physically bullied.
Some common types of violence enacted through physical bullying include:
Hitting or kicking
Shoving or pushing
Tripping
Pinching
Damage of property
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