What to do

Dealing with Bullying

• Walk away or stay in a group. You’re less likely to be bullied when there are other people around. Bullies don’t like witnesses.
• Tell someone you trust like a parent, teacher or friend. You will feel better and you can think of ways to beat the bully together.
• Practise at home saying “no” or “leave me alone”.
• Write a note to someone if you find it hard to say how you are feeling.
• Keep a diary of what kind of bullying is happening and when it is happening. This can be used as ‘evidence’ when you tell someone.

Dealing with Cyber Bullying

• ell someone you trust, like a parent or teacher
• Don’t reply to any messages you receive as this might encourage the bullies
• Keep a copy of all the abusive emails, texts or messages that you receive and when they were sent to you
• NEVER give out any personal information on the internet such as your real name, address, age or phone number.  Even telling someone what school you go to can help them find information about you
• Change your online nicknames or user ID to something different
• Block email addresses and report to the host website