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The theme of the 2009 Anti-Bullying Week was 'Stay safe in cyber-space'. Although technology is generally a really good thing, when mobile phones, the internet and emails are used to persistently and purposefully hurt or humiliate someone else, it is called cyber-bullying. To make...
There are lots of organisations that can be contacted about bullying: Kidscape 020 7730 3300 Childline 0800 1111 NSPCC Bullying On-line Cambridgeshire County Council bullying website Anti-Bullying Campaign 020 7378 1446 You can also get in touch with a counsellor (go to our people who can...
In their leaflet about bullying Kidscape have set out a list of 'what if' questions. These can help you think about what to do if you get bullied. 1. You are walking to school and a gang of older bullies demands your money. Do you: a. Fight them? b. Shout and run away? c. Give them the...
If you lose your temper or become violent and aggressive easily, you need to practise controlling these feelings. It's not necessarily wrong to get angry but it is wrong to take out your anger on others. Learn to recognise the signs that you are about to 'explode' - what are you going to do next...
Dealing with insults and taunts
A good technique for dealing with taunts and insults is to use something called "Fogging": This is how it works: When other people make hurtful remarks, don't argue and try not to become upset. Imagine that you are inside a huge, white fog-bank: the insults are swallowed up by the fog...
Self-assertiveness for victims and bullies
Practising some basic self-assertiveness skills can help you feel better about yourself. Making requests: Be clear about what you want Plan ahead and practise Make your request short and precise e.g. 'that is my pencil and I want It back' Decide what you want to say and stick to it...
If you are a bully, then you can change. Firstly, try and work out why you bully others. Do you mean to upset or hurt others? Do you know when you are bullying? Is something making you miserable? Do you feel left out or lonely at school? Is someone picking on you? Is there a...
There are lots of different reasons as to why people become bullies. Possibilities include... having family problems being bullied themselves being selfish or spoilt and always want to get their own way having no friends and feel lonely feeling bad about themselves and want to...
Cyber bullying can take many forms, for example: Abusive emails or text messages Picture/video clip bullying via mobile phone cameras - can make you feel embarrassed or threatened Instant messaging used to bully, frighten or humiliate Chat room bullying How can I keep clear of...
If you're being bullied by a gang, get the weakest member alone and ask why you are being bullied..... Ask them how they would like being treated as badly as you are Ask why they are joining in Say you know that they are really not cruel underneath - appeal to their good side.
