WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE BEING BULLIED

Never give up. No matter how hard things are, they can change.

• In an emergency don’t be afraid to call 999. The police are there to HELP YOU if you are in danger.
• Try and avoid being on your own in places that are known to be unsafe.
•  Keep – a DIARY of all the things that are happening to you, so that people can help you based on the information you have given them.
• TALK – to your parents, teachers, youth workers, community wardens, friends or Connexions advisors.
• It is not part of life and not part of growing up, it can be STOPPED!

Try and remember that you’re not actually on your own, even though it might feel like that sometimes. There are thousands of other young people who are going through similar experiences. Below are some of the messages from young Bully Watch London ambassadors:

• Ignore the people that have a problem with you, you don’t need them
• Tell someone quick – don’t keep it in
• Don’t let bullies put you down
• Speak out against bullying
• Stay safe!
• Help other people that are being bullied!
• Working together, things can change!
• Why should you care about what they think?
• You’re not alone there is always someone who can help
• Be true to yourself
• Please don’t put up with bullying!
• Please don’t bully other people!!
• Bullying damages confidence and causes pain!
• Don’t standby – get help for those that need it