As we’ve discussed, bullying can take several forms. Bullying can be physical, verbal, cyberbullying, covert bullying, or even sexual bullying. Recognising the warning signs for each of these types of bullying will help you take steps to prevent bullying or stop it from happening in the first place. 

Identifying key warning signs might also help you to notice and address the harmful effects of bullying and/or the issues that cause someone to bully others. Warning signs can occur in people who are being bullied and in people who bully others – let’s discuss both in more detail below.