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Physical Bullying

Physical Bullying is when a victim is targeted with intention to hurt, embarrass, or intimidate.

 

What is Physical Bullying

  • Physical conduct that is sufficiently severe Is sufficiently severe, persistent, and pervasive enough that the action or threat creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for a student

What is not Physical Bullying

  • Accidentally bumping into someone
  • Isolated acts of aggressive behavior or meanness
  • Mutual physical aggression between two or more