Topic > Types of bullying: physical, verbal, emotional and...

There are many types of bullying which highly depend on the nature of the bullying. for example, physical bullying can incorporate behaviors such as hitting, pinching, kicking, and any form of physical abuse is considered physical bullying. Verbal bullying which includes spreading rumors, gossip, insults and teasing. Next is emotional bullying and this includes isolating and excluding others from the group. Finally, cyberbullying which is another form of violence practiced in online communication (Rai, 2012). Also, further elaboration for physical bullying which occurs when the bully practices physical aggression to force, threaten, or harm the victim. This is typically the easiest form of bullying to recognize and observe, which is why it is often considered the darkest and most commonly responded to in schools (Darmawan, 2010). Likewise, verbal bullying occurs when an individual consistently uses words to threaten or harm another individual and this may involve verbal humiliations or compulsions. Furthermore, verbal compulsion is also quite easy to spot, although many do not react quickly, often misinforming with the false saying “sticks and stones might break my bones, but language will never hurt me” (Darmawan, 2010 ). Furthermore, emotional bullying is a fairly common bullying that has been practiced among students themselves and by teachers against some students. For example, emotional bullying may result in some students being dropped because of their low social class or a teacher excluding other students from other privileges without reason (Olweus, 2003). Furthermore, relational bullying refers to severe long-lasting incidents… middle of paper… g. Additionally, to help and support these victims, there are resources to help children with disabilities who are bullied or who bully others. There are also guidance resources available for parents and teachers to help them manage multiple bullying issues. Additionally, there are programs for youth with disabilities that most likely fall under individualized education programs that may be helpful in creating specialized approaches to preventing and responding to bullying. These plans can provide additional services that may be needed to help victims of abuse and their caregivers address and resolve bullying (Trolio, 2013). Furthermore, it is noteworthy to address the efforts of civil laws as they have fully taken responsibility for protecting students with disabilities from harassment. (Sworn, Espelage, Vallancourt and Hymel; 2010).