Leo is a 12-year-old who recently moved to a new town. He is a member of a racial minority in his predominantly white school. When other students make teasing comments, Leo often becomes visibly upset and sometimes cries, which tends to escalate the teasing. His grades have started to drop, and he often complains of stomach aches to avoid going to school.

Based on this scenario, analyze the factors that place Leo at an increased risk of being targeted by his peers. In your analysis, identify at least two distinct characteristics from the text and explain how each one contributes to his vulnerability.