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Bully Stoppers: students

Information about bullying, what to do if you're being bullied, have witnessed bullying or have been called a bully.

Bullying is never okay. It is hurtful and can affect someone for a long time.

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.

There are many kinds of bullying. It isn’t the same as a ‘normal’ conflict between people (such as having an argument or a fight) and it isn’t about disliking someone. Bullying is ongoing behaviour by someone who has power over someone else.

If you are being bullied or know someone who is being bullied, you are not alone. As well as family and friends, there are people at school that you can talk to who can help stop the bullying. There are also things that you can do to make yourself feel more positive and hopeful.

Bully Stoppers can help you understand bullying and information about what to do if you or someone you know is being bullied.

Information and advice

What is bullying?

Information on bullying and types of bullying behaviour.

I'm being bullied

Being bullied can feel awful. There are some important things you should do if you are being bullied.

I'm being racially bullied

​​Everyone has a role in stopping racist bullying. Don’t underestimate your ability to make a difference.

I've been called a bully

It doesn't feel good to be called a bully. It means that someone doesn't like the way you behave towards them.

I know someone who's being bullied

If someone you know is being bullied they need your help. Others respect you if you stand up for someone who is being bullied.

Get involved

National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence

Join the nationwide movement to take a stand against bullying on the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NDA) on Friday 18 March 2022.

Take a stand

Resources

Bullying learning modules for students

Learning modules designed for primary and secondary students to raise awareness about stopping bullying behaviour and social media safety.

Bully Stoppers pledge

Make a stand for your school community - take the school Bully Stoppers pledge!

Advice sheets: Bullying, cyberbullying and cybersafety

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

Help and support

Parents: Bully Stoppers

Teachers: Bully Stoppers

Principals: Bully Stoppers

Reviewed 20 September 2023

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