Kids - you can really do something to stop bullying!
Bullying and harassment stink ... So let's make it STOP!
Bullying and harassment are the misuse of power to intimidate, humiliate, terrorize or make another person do something they don't want to. Bullying is about cruelty and control. And it’s deliberate—bullies mean to hurt someone!
Bullies love an audience! Those who stand by and do nothing (bystanders) make bullying worse if they support or cheer the bully. But bystanders can instead try to make the bad behavior stop. In fact, most often when bystanders stand up to the bully and tell them to knock it off, the bully stops!
First, remember that everyone has rights—and everyone has responsibilities.
You have the right. . .
• to be treated fairly and with respect
• to feel safe
• to be included in groups and activities
• to ask for help when you need it
• to say 'no' to unwanted behaviour
• to make your own decisions (with support from the adults you trust)
• to be protected from bullying and harassment
• to make truthful complaints
• to be informed of complaints made about you
• to have both sides of an issue or argument heard
• to be informed of consequences that affect you
• to have a fair appeal process
• to have a supportive adult speak for you
You have the responsibility. . .
• to treat others fairly and with respect
• to include and welcome others
• to help protect yourself from harm
• to respect other peoples' boundaries
• to give help when needed
• to listen when others say "No"
• to not overpower, bully, harass or abuse anyone
• to control your anger
• to report mistreatment of other people
• to listen to yourself and get help if something seems wrong
• to let people make their own decisions
Ratting versus Telling - there IS a difference!
- Ratting is done to get others in trouble. Ratting hopes to create a problem for someone else.
- Telling is done to get help, to take care of yourself or someone else. Telling tries to solve a problem.
- Ratting says "I want to hurt!"
- Telling says "Please help!"
Empower yourself to stop bullying and harassment!
If you’re being bullied – ACT!
Avoid being alone with the bully
Call for help
Take a stand –tell the bully to stop it, or ignore it.
More about getting help if you're being bullied»
If you see bullying - you are a bystander!
It's scary sometimes, but you need to do something to help, such as:
Tell the bully to stop
Encourage the victim
Act—don’t keep silent
Report to an adult
If you are a bully - STOP!
Stop the behaviour
Take responsibility, and Think about how to make amends
Open your mind to helping, not hurting
Prevent situations that encourage you to bully
