Bullying comes in many different forms and is anything that makes someone else feel bad.

It can be laughing at someone, calling them names, or pushing them around emotionally or physically.

Bullies try to make their victims feel like there is something wrong with them. The best way to beat any bully is to be happy and confident, and show them that they are not important.

Talk to your friends or a trusted adult if a bully persists - there is always a way to solve the problem.

Some bullies use text messages and the internet. Save any threatening messages you receive and tell an adult – if you let bullies get away with it they will have won and will do it again.

No one deserves to be bullied and you should be free to be yourself without fear.


Paul's story

“At lunchtime the other day I overheard Darren saying that James’ bag was ‘gay’. This really upset me as I think I might be gay.

Darren said ‘gay’ like it is something really bad and I’m wondering if I’m a bad person.”

Darren said the word ‘gay’ as an insult suggesting that to be gay is wrong. He probably didn’t mean it that way but Paul was offended.

You may not realise you are insulting someone when using certain words. Be careful about what you say as this may mean something different to another person.

For more info visit . . .

Anti-bullying Alliance
Information and advice portal on bullying.

Each Action
For anyone experiencing homophobic bullying.

Beat Bullying
Aimed at reducing and preventing bullying.

Bully free zone
Ways of resolving conflict and reducing bullying.

Bullying
Offers information about how to tackle bullying and where to find help.

Bully
Site aiming to promote peace, tackle violence, resolve conflict and bullying.

Kidscape
Information and advice on bullying.

Stop text bully
An interactive website, launched by Tesco Mobile and National Children’s Homes, to help young people combat bullying by mobile phone or computer. It also has information and advice for parents and teachers.

www.dfes.gov.uk bullying section
Cyberbullying is an aggressive, intentional act carried out by a group or individual, using electronic forms of contact, repeatedly over time against a victim who cannot easily defend him or herself.

www.report-it.org.uk is a national website for help in reporting hate crime – whether against gender, sexuality, race or religion.