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Harcèlement scolaire

Definition

Harcèlement scolaire refers to the act of bullying or harassment that takes place within a school setting. It involves repeated aggressive behavior, either physical or verbal, by one or more individuals towards another student.

Analogy

Imagine being in a crowded hallway where someone constantly pushes you and calls you names every day. This is similar to harcèlement scolaire, where a student is targeted and mistreated by others on a regular basis.

Related terms

Victime: The victim is the person who experiences the bullying or harassment.

Auteur: The perpetrator is the individual or group responsible for carrying out the bullying behavior.

Témoin: Witnesses are those who observe the acts of bullying taking place but may not directly participate.

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