A recent report, however, shows that bullying has taken on a disturbing form. Sexual bullying is bullying based on someone's sexual life, gender or sexuality. It can range from spreading rumours, name-calling, inappropriate touching and serious sexual assaults. In 2007, some 3,500 school exclusions took place due to sexual misconduct.
While the sexual dimension can make it harder for young people to discuss it, the government is promising urgent action and guidelines, which will be published in the spring. In the meantime, immediate action is needed to protect young people experiencing this unacceptable situation.
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In schools, WomanKind is working to develop whole-school strategies to stop sexual bullying. As part of its Challenging Violence, Changing Lives campaign, the charity carries out much-needed research into sexual bullying with input from teachers and young people.
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