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What can I do about Bullies?
When you are bullied you may think there is nothing that will help make the bullying stop, especially if the bully threatens you.
You may also think that if you tell someone about the bullying you will be called a wuss or a dobber and then the bullying could get worse.
The thought of bullying getting worse can sometimes stop people from doing anything about it.
DOING NOTHING usually means the BULLYING continues. That’s why it is important that we TAKE ACTION to STOP BULLYING.
Here are the things you can do about bullying...
Talk to the bully.
Tell the bully you don't like what is happening and you want it to stop.
*[To use this tip you need to be feeling confident]
When you can see that bullying could start, walk away from the situation. If this is not possible make sure you are not alone, try to get a friend to be with you. It will feel safer.
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When you can see that bullying could start, walk away from the situation. If this is not possible make sure you are not alone, try to get a friend to be with you. It will feel safer.
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When you can see that bullying could start, walk away from the situation. If this is not possible make sure you are not alone, try to get a friend to be with you. It will feel safer.
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Talk to the bully
Tell the bully you don't like what is happening and you want it to stop.
*[To use this tip you need to be feeling confident]
When you can see that bullying could start, walk away from the situation. If this is not possible make sure you are not alone, try to get a friend to be with you. It will feel safer.
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When you can see that bullying could start, walk away from the situation. If this is not possible make sure you are not alone, try to get a friend to be with you. It will feel safer.
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You are a bystander if…
You see someone else being bullied.
Bystanders can
- Do something – TAKE ACTION to help deal with the bullying
If you TAKE ACTION you will be helping to make your school a BULLY FREE place.
or
- Do Nothing – Stand by and watch.
If you do nothing you are helping Bullies get stronger.
A bystander can TAKE ACTION to help another person who is being bullied?
1. Talk to the person being bullied.
- Find out what has happened, how they are feeling, ask if they need help.
2. Stand up to the bullies.
- Talk to the bully and ask why they are behaving that way.
- Remind the bully that everyone has right to feel happy and be safe at school.
- Remind the bully that the school does not accept bullying behaviour.
- Tell the bully that you will support your friend and report the incident to a teacher.
3. Report to a teacher or another responsible person.
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You are a bystander if…
You see someone else being bullied.
Bystanders can
- Do something – TAKE ACTION to help deal with the bullying
If you TAKE ACTION you will be helping to make your school a BULLY FREE place.
or
- Do Nothing – Stand by and watch.
If you do nothing you are helping Bullies get stronger.
A bystander can TAKE ACTION to help another person who is being bullied?
1. Talk to the person being bullied.
- Find out what has happened, how they are feeling, ask if they need help.
2. Stand up to the bullies.
- Talk to the bully and ask why they are behaving that way.
- Remind the bully that everyone has right to feel happy and be safe at school.
- Remind the bully that the school does not accept bullying behaviour.
- Tell the bully that you will support your friend and report the incident to a teacher.
3. Report to a teacher or another responsible person.
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Don't keep bullying a secret, tell someone.
People can't read your thoughts or feelings.
If you have tried dealing with the bully on your own but it hasn't worked then you need to talk to someone you can trust. Tell the person what has happened and what you've done to help stop the bullying. Talking to someone can lighten your load plus the person may give you some more ideas about how to deal with the bullying.
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Don't keep bullying a secret, tell someone.
People can't read your thoughts or feelings.
If you have tried dealing with the bully on your own but it hasn't worked then you need to talk to someone you can trust. Tell the person what has happened and what you've done to help stop the bullying. Talking to someone can lighten your load plus the person may give you some more ideas about how to deal with the bullying.
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All schools have rules to make them safe places for students to learn and teachers to teach.
Your school will have information and rules about bullying either in a:
- Harassment policy
- Behaviour Management policy
- Bullying policy
Check out what your school has.
School policies give the clear message that BULLYING IS NOT ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR.
Your school policy will outline steps you can follow to help you and your school to deal with bullying.
Ask your teacher about it if you're not sure.
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All schools have rules to make them safe places for students to learn and teachers to teach.
Your school will have information and rules about bullying either in a:
- Harassment policy
- Behaviour Management policy
- Bullying policy
Check out what your school has.
School policies give the clear message that BULLYING IS NOT ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR.
Your school policy will outline steps you can follow to help you and your school to deal with bullying.
Ask your teacher about it if you're not sure.
