Which gender is bullied more

Victims are at greater risk for anxiety and depression, and the bullies themselves have a higher risk of substance abuse and violence later in life. The good news is that students who think bullying is wrong can make a big difference.

One study from researchers at Princeton, Rutgers and Yale Universities found that when kids—especially the so-called cool kids—call out bullies for their bad behavior, there's less harassment at school.

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Find out more. Email address. While one in five girls reported being a victim of social exclusion, fewer than one in 10 boys did. Disabled children and children with special needs also reported much higher incidents of bullying than other pupils. This article is more than 3 years old. Government study finds violent bullying down, cyberbullying and social exclusion up. Photograph: Alamy.