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Bullying is an unwanted aggressive act that includes each of the following components:

• intent to do harm
• repeated over time
• an imbalance of power

Bullying is defined in the ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ Board Policy and Administrative Regulations as any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act(s) or conduct, including electronic communications committed by a pupil(s) that has, or can be reasonably predicted to have, the effect of one or more of the following:

• reasonable fear of harm to person or property
• substantially detrimental effect on physical or mental health
• substantial interference with academic performance
• substantial interference with the ability to participate or benefit from school services, activities, or privileges

Bullying can be manifested in a variety of forms that include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Cyberbullying
• Physical bullying
• Verbal bullying
• Social or relational bullying
• Non-verbal bullying
• Indirect bullying