Child abuse, in all its forms, is against the law and there are adults everywhere in this country whose job is to stop abuse and protect children. They might insult you and try to hurt your self-esteem. They might threaten you with violence, make fun of how you look or something you do, try to embarrass you, or try to isolate you from your family and friends. Sexual abuse is being touched or exploited sexually in any way without your consent. If someone pressures you into sexual touching, intercourse, or any sexual contact that you don't want, that's sexual abuse.
Physical abuse includes hitting, kicking, punching, slapping, and other forms of violent conflict.
Bullying is verbal or physical violence or both used by peers or older kids to oppress, harass, or intimidate others. It can include using strength or numbers to make others do things they don't want to, damage someone's reputation, or demand money or loyalty. Exclusion from a group of peers can also be a form of bullying. If you are being abused, it is not your fault. Even if you have made mistakes, your mistakes do not make it okay for someone else to hurt you.