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Bullying is when a person hurts someone on purpose, time and time again. This can be physical or emotional. Bullying can be:
- physical
- verbal
- emotional
- racial
- sexual
- a hate campaign
Bullying can happen at any age and can be at school, at home, online or at work.
- Name calling
- Teasing or verbally abused
- Being pushed around
- Having your possessions hidden or thrown around
- Forced to hand over money
- Being hit or attacked
- Being threatened or forced to do something you don’t want to do
- Having rumours spread about you
- Intimidation
If you or one of your friends is being bullied there is something that you can do.
- The most important thing that you can do is tell someone. This should be someone you can trust like a close friend, parent, older sibling or teacher. If you find this hard you can always talk to a Connexions Personal Adviser at your nearest Connexions Centre.
- Keep a log or diary of events. Write down what the bully did or said and when it happened. A written record makes it easier to prove what has been going on.
- Try to ignore the person who is bullying you.
- Try and stay in a group and avoid going places by yourself.
- Make sure that your body language is confident and stand tall.
- Don’t let them know they are getting to you.
- Don’t retaliate as it may only make the problems worse.
I am too scared to go to school?
No-one should make you feel scared to go into school, college or work. Try and remember that it is not your fault even if the bully tells you otherwise. Speak to someone who will help you get support. Fighting back may only make the problems worse.
Connexions Direct - 080 800 13 2 19
Childline - 0800 1111
ACAS - 08457 474747
For people who are being bullied at work.
Anti-Bullying Network
Follow 8 teenagers and read what they have to say about school, bullying, their families and lots more.
Active Listeners
Active Listeners provide a "listening" service for students in school.
Anti-Bullying Alliance
Runs the annual anti-bullying campaign and gives practical advice on where you can get help.
Bullying Online
The site has legal advice, advice for parents and young people on how to deal with bullies and where to get help.
Dont Suffer In Silence
The government's anti-bullying website. Has the anti-bullying charter and and anti-bullying pack for students or schools to download.
Bullying in the Workplace
4Health offers advice on how to handle bullying in the workplace.
Respect4Us
This website has a great interactive section teaching the rights we all have to live a life that is free of violence and threat.
Essex Safeguarding Children Board
Includes information on bullying for young people
Your Comments
Posted - 01:16, 11 Dec 2008
Hello there, I’m sorry to hear that you have been suffering from bullying at school. Every situation is different but it’s important to remember that you are not alone. There’s a lot of different advice out there but the important thing to do first is to tell someone. Maybe a parent, a relative, a teacher, or if you’d prefer to talk to someone outside of school or home you can talk to a Connexions Personal Adviser in school or at a Connexions Centre. Sometimes it’s difficult to say the words out loud so some people have found it easier writing a note to a teacher or parent to tell them what’s been happening. Some people worry that telling someone will make things worse, but it’s really important that you tell someone you trust and feel comfortable with; so that they can offer you help and support. It’s also helpful to talk to people who have also been bullied, as it can help to make you feel less alone. A great way to do this is to visit some anti-bullying websites. I’d recommend www.bullying.co.uk as it has a section from other young people who share their experiences and offer suggestions to help you. There are more useful websites under Mouse’s recommendations. Don’t forget if you want to talk confidentially to a Connexions Personal Adviser you can find details of your nearest centre from the left hand navigation, under Connexions Centres. I hope this helps Connexions PA.
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Posted - 06:11, 10 Dec 2008
a girl in my class has been bullying me by my weackness and she can be embassing and im a sensitive person she calls me names and my 2 boys cant really help cause they cant hurt girls.