Bullying

Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about bullying:	What is bullying? How common is bullying? Why is it important to stop bullying? What are the characteristics of children who bully? What are the characteristics of children who are bullied?
Getting help for bullying:	What can children do to stop bullying? How should children react if they are bullied? What can adults do to stop bullying? What can schools do to stop bullying?

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Author:	Debby Golonka, MPH	Last Updated: January 31, 2007
Medical Review:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Frederick P. Rivara, MD, MPH - Pediatrics
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