worldwide
Bullying is the act of intentionally causing harm to others, through verbal
harassment, physical
assault, or other more subtle methods of
coercion such as
manipulation. Bullying can be defined in many different ways. Although the UK currently has no legal definition of bullying,
[Harassment, Discrimination and Bullying Policy - University of Manchester] some US states have laws against it. Bullying is usually done to coerce others by fear or threat.
[At least 15 states have passed laws]
addressing bullying among school children.[1]