Sexual Bullying 

' Any bullying behaviour,whether physical or non physical, that is based on a person's sexuality or gender. It is when sexuality is used as a weapon by boys or by girls. It can be carried out to a person's face, behind their back or by using Technology (like a mobile phone, e-mail, chat-room or social networking site).

'Bullying-Don't Suffer in Silence' report also defines bullying as;

  • Abusive name calling
  • Looks and comments about appearance, attractiveness, emerging puberty
  • Inappropriate and uninvited touching
  • Sexual innuendos and propositions
  • Pornographic material, graffiti with sexual content
What kind of effects are there for someone who has been sexually bullied?


           SHORT TERM              LONG TERM                    

 Humiliation
 Falling behind at School
 Low Self Esteem
 Depression
 Loss of Confidence
 Self Harming
Feeling Alone
 Eating Disorders
 Loss of  Friends
 Self Hatred
Feeling  Sad Anger/Aggression
Feeling  WorthlessThoughts of Suicide
 Mood Swings
Dropping out of Education
 Disruptive Behaviour
Lying to cover up the truth

                                                                        

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE SAFE

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