What can parents do about bullying?

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Around one in four Australian children are affected by bullying at school. As a parent, it can be hard to know what to do if your child is a victim of bullying or if they're the bully themselves.


Bullying happens when somebody causes harm intentionally and repeatedly to a person who has less power than them.  Jessie Mitchell, who is a Senior Advisor on bullying at the Alannah & Madeline Foundation, says bullying can take several forms. 

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New SBS TV series The Hunting tackles themes of bullying and online safety.

The four-part drama series airs on SBS on Thursdays, 8.30pm.


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