There are many types of bullying; just as many forms of bullying as there are situations and relationships in which bullies want to exert their power. It is impossible to identify all the forms of bullying given that bullying is constantly evolving but it is possible to identify many types of bullying. Naming and identifying forms of bullying is important since bullying can take on many forms and it is important to recognize this behavior as bullying whenever it is observed. Forms of bullying also can happen in many different locations including schools, universities, work places, homes, playing fields, and even in nursing homes. Anyone can be bullied at any age by anyone and so bullying is a life-long phenomenon, not just behavior that happens to school-age children and adolescents. To provide a fuller understanding of some of the currently identified forms of bullying here is an extensive, but not all inclusive list:
1. Verbal Bullying
2. Physical Bullying
3. Emotional Bullying
4. Sexual Bullying
5. Gender Bullying (LGBTQ Bullying)
5. Racial Bullying
6. Disability Bullying
7. Cultural Bullying
8. Religious Bullying
9. Political Bullying
10. Cyberbullying
11. Bullying Threats
12. Hazing
13. Sports Bullying
14. Extortion
15. Relational Bullying
16. Dating Bullying
17. Marital Bullying
18. Hostile Work Environment Bullying
19. Equity Bullying
20. University Bullying
21. Nursing Home Bullying
22. Legal Bullying
23. Prison Bullying
24. Government Bullying
25. Parental Bullying
26. Sibling bullying
