A crying child.
Cumbria Police have been supporting Anti-Bullying week, which began on November 16.
The police force said bullying is unacceptable and should not be considered a normal part of childhood.
A force spokesman said: "Bullying is not a "normal" part of childhood and is not acceptable in any form."
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