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Bully Stoppers: parents and carers

What to do if your child is being bullied, how to spot the warning signs and helpful information and resources about all forms of bullying including cyberbullying.

Parents and carers play an important role in identifying and preventing bullying.

Bullying is when a person or a group of people repeatedly and deliberately cause distress and harm to another person either in person or online. It is important to take all bullying incidents seriously and to work collaboratively with your child’s school.

Bully Stoppers can help you understand bullying. It will help you know if your child is being bullied or is engaging in bullying behaviours.

Information and advice

What is bullying?

Information about bullying and types of bullying behaviour.

My child is being bullied

What to do if you think your child is being bullied.

Warning signs of bullying

Changes in mood, behaviour and physical appearance can all be warning signs of being bullied, however, some students may not display any warning signs at all.

Why students bully

Students who bully often share common characteristics and beliefs.

Why my child is being bullied

Research has shown that young people who are bullied often have these common characteristics and beliefs.

My child has witnessed bullying

If your child has seen someone being bullied find out what you can do to help.

My child is using bullying behaviour

Children who use bullying behaviours need support to learn better ways of relating to others.

Talk to your school

If you are concerned your child is being bullied, harassed or physically hurt, talk to your school.

My child is being bullied by an adult

What to do if your child complains that an adult is doing the bullying.

Cybersafety

Teaching your child to be cybersafe will help them to engage with the online world safely and can assist to protect them from online risks.

Resources

Interactive learning modules

A series of online modules to help you understand more about bullying, cyberbullying and cybersafety and social media.

Support organisations and resources

Access additional help and resources to learn more about, prevent and respond to bullying.

Advice sheets

Practical advice sheets to help school communities deal with bullying online and offline.

Help and support

Students: Bully Stoppers

Teachers: Bully Stoppers

Principals: Bully Stoppers

Reviewed 11 July 2022

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