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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — National Bullying Prevention Month kicks off on October 1st, aiming to address the ongoing issue of bullying in schools and communities. Melissa Jones, founder of the Girls ...

The bullying epidemic is at the forefront of the media these days, thanks to movies like "Bully" and the "It Gets Better" movement. The rise in awareness of the problem has caused a rise in questions ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Understanding the line between harmless teasing and abusive bullying can mean the difference between interfering parents and those who help their children overcome painful child abuse ...

A new study reveals the extent of homophobic name-calling among teenagers, and the damaging impact it has on mental health, regardless of whether the name-calling is from rivals, strangers or friends.

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An anti-bullying bill named after an Indiana middle schooler who died by suicide has been signed into law by the governor. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles ...

Teasing One basic distinction often made in the literature on peer-on-peer aggression is between bullying and teasing. Bullying is an overt act of aggression, whose intention is to harm the victim.