Bullying is a form of aggression where a person is deliberately hurtful to another person. There are many forms, which include physical (shoving, hitting, kicking); verbal (put downs, spreading rumors or gossip); emotional (excluding, tormenting, ridiculing); social (excluding someone, telling gossip or rumors behind someone's back). Bullying can occur to people of all ages but is particularly harmful to children.

If you are a child or youth being bullied

• The first thing to do is to tell an adult -- such as your mother or father, teacher, guidance counselor or (vice) principal
• If that adult doesn't take you seriously, then tell another adult

If you are an employee being bullied or harassed

• Do firmly tell the other person who is harassing you that his/her behaviour is unacceptable and that it must stop
• Do get support from others, e.g. friends/family; work colleagues
• Consider speaking with your manager, boss, or union member