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Signs and symptoms - children

Signs to indicate a child may be being bullied can include:

  • gets hurt or bruised
  • is scared or has nightmares
  • loses or has damaged possessions
  • puts him/herself down; doesn’t want to go to school
  • has no friends or party invitations
  • often feels sick
  • acts aggressively.

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