Acts of violence, such as bullying, can traumatize not only victims, but also witnesses and colleagues. This action can be felt as a direct aggression or threat, or as practices designed to dominate, oppress or even cause physical harm.
There are also different degrees of bullying, each of which can harm an individual physically, socially, materially and psychologically. Furthermore, it can harm the rights and freedoms of a human being.
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This type of violence, when it occurs, is not an accident. Someone can be attacked for many reasons: the perpetrator may want to make their friends laugh, gain social status, frighten, threaten or dominate another person.
Unlike aggression, anger or frustration, bullying is not a primary reaction. It is part of a process that is built over time, according to the individual's personality traits and under the influence of various events in their environment.
Actions involving bullying take place between at least two people, the perpetrator and the person against whom the perpetrator's violent actions, words, attitudes or acts are directed.
Bullying occurs in all kinds of environments: in school hallways, on the streets, shopping malls, at work, and even at home (between brothers and sisters). It is an action or that threatens, hurts, humiliates or frustrates the victim. Bullying targets are dominated by another person or group and find it difficult to defend themselves against this violence.
It is not a simple argument between friends; nor is it a one-off, non-repeating event, or a tease that everyone involved can enjoy. Bullying can turn everyday activities like going to school or eating with co-workers into a nightmare, and can even make its victims sick.
How to fight bullying?
Help children, youth and adults understand bullying. Talk about what it is and how to tackle it safely. It is necessary to clarify that this type of practice is unacceptable. Make sure people know how to get proper help when this type of violence happens.
Family members can help combat bullying by getting to know their loved one's friendship circles, asking about school or work, and understanding the victim's concerns.
It is important to encourage children, young people and adults to do what they love. Special activities, interests, and hobbies can boost these people's confidence, help make friends, and protect them from any kind of intimidating behavior.