Here’s an interesting article on bullying, a topic we're just beginning to introduce into our basic communication textbooks. Odd that it's taken so long for us to include this considering that it's a communciation activity that has enormous consequences for schools, the workplace, and society in general. This little article focuses on children but the suggestions could just as easily be adapted to workplace bullying or bullying in general. According to a 2011 survey cited here, over 8 million students (12-18 years old) or 32% of all students in that age group reported being bullied in school. The signs to look for, according to this article, are:
Unexplained injuries or property damage
Signs of aversion to school
Difficulty sleeping and/or nightmares
Poor academic performance
Loss of interest in school activities
Isolation
Self-destructive behavior