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Extortion means to force people to relinquish their money or goods through bullying, terror, intimidation, abuse of power, or blackmail. Extortion can happen outside or near schools.
Did you Know?
According to The National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center Survey (2006), almost 7% of students said they had missed at least one day of school in the last month because they felt unsafe at school or when travelling to or from school - an increase of 50% from 1993.
What to Tell Children (excerpt)
• Immediately inform the school staff about any kind of manipulation, blackmail, threats, and extortion that occur with or without physical abuse, whether you are a witness or a victim.
• Go to school and return home in the company of other classmates.
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