Bullying
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
A child may indicate by signs or behaviour that he or she is being bullied.
Adults should be
aware of these possible signs and that they should investigate if a child:
is frightened of walking to or from school
doesn't want to go on the school / public
bus
begs to be driven to school
changes their usual routine
is unwilling to go to school (school
phobic)
begins to truant
becomes withdrawn anxious, or lacking in
confidence
starts stammering
attempts or threatens suicide or runs away
cries themselves to sleep at night or has
nightmares
feels ill in the morning
begins to do poorly in school work
comes home with clothes torn or books
damaged
has possessions which are damaged or " go
missing"
asks for money or starts stealing money (to
pay bully)
has dinner or other monies continually
"lost"
has unexplained cuts or bruises
comes home starving (money / lunch has been
stolen)
becomes aggressive, disruptive or
unreasonable
is bullying other children or siblings
stops eating
is frightened to say what's wrong
gives improbable excuses for any of the
above
is afraid to use the internet or mobile
phone
is nervous & jumpy when a cyber message is
received
These signs and behaviours could indicate other problems, but bullying should be
considered a possibility and should be investigated
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