bullying

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Sue Riley quit Monmouthshire council's Labour group last week over bullying claims and said a complaint she made to the party had not been acknowledged.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“It’s the subtle hidden bullying that’s the worst,” Kaplan Jørgensen says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Kirsten wants schools and parents to work together to tackle bullying, and to control access to phones and social media for children.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

As education minister between 2023 and 2024, he tackled bullying and also banned pupils from wearing the abaya, a loose-fitting garment from the shoulders to the feet worn by Muslim women.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Once again, I am crying as I tell him all about the bullying I’ve dealt with for over a year, how sad and alone I’ve felt.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh