If You Are Being Bullied:-
Remember it's not your fault and there are people who can help you. Don't blame yourself for what has happened.
- Be firm and clear - look them in the eye and tell them to stop.
- Get away from the situation as quickly as possible.
- Tell a member of staff straight away. If you are scared to tell a member of staff on your own, ask a friend to go with you.
- Tell a member of your family.
- Keep on speaking out until someone listens.
When you are talking about bullying with a member of staff, be clear about:
- What has happened to you
- How often it has happened
- Who was involved and who saw what was happening
- Where it happened
- What you have done about it already
If you talk to a member of staff, you can expect:
- To be listened to.
- To be taken seriously and not to have your concerns dismissed.
- Confidentiality to be respected wherever possible. (Discuss this first if this is important to you).
- Practical advice if you request it.
- Action to be taken (after discussion with you) in line with your school's Anti-Bullying policy.
- A range of responses to be available in your school which can take your situation into account.
- The situation to be monitored, in agreement with you.
Click on the link below for more information:
Open Door, Leicester run a bullying support group which you can join if you would like the chance to talk about your experiences and learn ways of dealing with bullying.
- Open Door Bullying Support Group (MS Word, 57 Kb)
If you would like to chat to others who may be experiencing similar issues to you, 'The Jitty' is a website for young people in Leicestershire. There are forums covering different areas and you can register and start posting almost instantly.
You can also visit CyberMentors, which is a BeatBullying project. CyberMentors is all about young people helping and supporting each other online.
If you're being bullied, or are feeling a bit low, or are maybe troubled by something and you're not sure what to do or who to talk to, then CyberMentors is where you can go for help. It doesn't matter how big or small you think the problem is, or whether you're being targeted online or offline, CyberMentors are here to listen and support you.
