What is bullying?
If somebody physically hurts you, or verbally abuses you, that’s bullying. Specific types of bullying include:
- Homophobic bullying based on your sexual orientation
- Racist bullying because of your skin colour
- Religious bullying because of your beliefs or faith.
- Sizeist bullying referring to your body size
- Sexist bullying focusing on you being of the opposite sex
- Cyberbullying targeting you online, often anonymously
- Bullying because you are different. Bullying can be a one-off or it can go on for a long time, and can happen to anyone.
What is harassment?
Harassment is when someone behaves in a way which offends you or makes you feel distressed or intimidated. This could be abusive comments or jokes, graffiti or insulting gestures. Harassment is a form of discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.
If you are being bullied here is some simple advice
Lincoln College Safeguarding Team are available to talk to Mon-Fri from 08.30am-5.15pm at:
- Mobile – 07580 975854 (including WhatsApp)
- safeguarding@lincolncollege.ac.uk E-mails are not monitored 24 hours.
