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Bullying affects many young people and in many different ways. It is when someone hurts or upsets another person on purpose, over and over again. It can happen to anyone—whether you're at school, online, or even at home. Bullying can make you feel sad, scared, or alone. It can take different forms, like calling someone mean names, spreading rumours, hitting or pushing, or sending nasty messages online. No one deserves to be bullied, and it's important to know that you're not alone—there are ways to get help and support.

Understanding Bullying

Bullying is when someone hurts, scares, or tries to control another person in a mean or harmful way. It can happen anywhere—at school, online, or even at home. It's important to know that bullying is never okay and that everyone has the right to feel safe and respected.

 

Types of Bullying

Physical Bullying

    • This involves hurting someone’s body or belongings. It can include hitting, kicking, pushing, or damaging someone’s things.

Verbal Bullying

    • This includes saying or writing mean things. It can involve teasing, name-calling, inappropriate sexual comments, or threatening to cause harm.

Social Bullying 

    • This involves hurting someone’s reputation or relationships. It can include spreading rumours, embarrassing someone in public, using unkind gestures, or excluding someone from a group on purpose.

Cyberbullying

    • This happens online or through digital devices. It can include sending mean texts, posting hurtful messages, or sharing embarrassing photos or videos.

 

 

What to Do if You’re Being Bullied

  1. Tell Someone You Trust: Talk to a parent, teacher, another adult you trust or your friends who will help you. They can help you find ways to stop the bullying.
  2. Save Evidence: If you’re being cyberbullied, save messages or screenshots to show an adult.
  3. Spend Time With People You Trust: If you're at school, stay with friends that you trust, or speak to a teacher about what you can do in times when you don't feel safe.

 

Remember

  • Bullying is never your fault.
  • Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected.
  • Being kind and supportive can make a big difference.
  • It’s important to speak up and get help when you need it.

You’re not alone, and there are many people who care about you and want to help. If you or someone you know is being bullied, reach out for support. Together, we can make our world a kinder, safer place.

 

What to Do if You See Someone Being Bullied

  1. Be Kind: Show support to the person being bullied. Sometimes, a simple act of kindness can make a big difference.
  2. Get Help: Tell an adult what’s happening. Don’t try to handle it on your own.
  3. Don’t Join In: Don’t laugh or encourage the bully. It only makes things worse.
  4. Be a Friend: Invite the person being bullied to join your group or activities. Let them know they’re not alone.

 

 

What to Do if You are Bullying Someone

It’s never too late to change bullying behaviour. Here’s where to start:

  • Stop any behaviour that causes someone harm.
  • Understand that your actions are hurting someone.
  • Know that it is NEVER okay to hurt someone.
  • Realise that everyone deserves respect and that differences are a positive part of our world.
  • Talk with someone, like your parent or a trusted adult, and ask for their help.
  • Think through ways to respond positively to others.

 

For more advice and support, try looking at the website in the links below.

 

This page was written by pupils at Rossmere Academy. 

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