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31What kind of crime can bullying be?Bullying can be an illegal threat. An illegal threat can be a verbal threat, a letter, a text message, or an email, or it can be a physical threat. The threat is directed at the physical or mental integrity of an individual.Spreading unfounded information or saying things that disgrace another person can meet the characteristics of defamation. Defamation can be committed by presenting false information in such a way that it harms the offended person or causes them suffering. Spreading information that violates privacy means spreading personal information, images, etc., to a large number of people in such a way that it is likely to cause the victim harm, suffering, or contempt.Physical violence, violation of the integrity of another person, or harm to health meet the characteristics of the crime of assault in the Criminal Code. Assault is a so-called officially indictable crime. This means crimes that the police will always investigate, even if the victim does not request this. In such cases, the school can also be the party that reports the crime. In cases of mild assault, physical pain is caused to another person in a way that does not necessarily leave a mark. Examples include slapping the face, blocking someone, or pushing. Stalking means unwanted, continuous contact, threats, following, or similar harassment that is likely to cause fear and anxiety in the victim.Students who bully can be accomplices to each otherFor example, Lowen holds Onyx while Ridley beats Onyx. In this situation, Lowen and Ridley are equally bullies or accomplices. The penalty for an accomplice is the same as that for the perpetrator.The abettor promotes the acts by giving advice, actions, or encouragement. For example, Tatum is watching the door for the teacher to enter the classroom, and at the same time, Lowen and Ridley are hitting and pushing Onyx. The penalty for the abettor is lighter than that for the perpetrator.The instigator orders, hires, or entices the bullying. For example, Ridley%u2019s older sibling says that Ridley and Tatum can join their gang if they beat Onyx. The penalty for the instigator is the same as that for the perpetrator.