It's Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week in Ontario and Lambton OPP is doing its part to put a stop to it.
Constable Travis Parsons says bullying can can cause depression, anxiety and increase the risk of suicide.
He says the more common forms, including verbal and cyber-bullying, often affect children and young teens.
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Statistics show that 75 per cent of people have been affected by bullying.