Bullying is a serious problem. It can seriously impact on the lives of bullies and victims as well as their families, friends and the wider community. The form that bullying takes is constantly changing. With continued advances in technology such as mobile phones and the internet, bullying is no longer confined to the more traditional settings of schools and clubs. Bullying is a behaviour which involves systematic abuse of power.&nbsp; It is meant to be hurtful and happens more than once. Bullying can be direct, physical and/or verbal or indirect; for example, leaving a child out, ostracising from friendship groups, using others as a means of attack or intimidation. Bullying can sometimes be unwitting, but the effect is still the same.