Bullying

Do something

If you are being bullied - or perhaps if a friend is being bullied - then you should do something. Even if you just talk to some one about it, you will have taken a step towards tackling the problem. Below are some useful contact numbers and websites.

Enough is Enough - Sign the petition to say 'enough is enough' on bullying, or get a blue band to show you support the beat bullying campaign.

Talk about it

Are you being bullied or know someone else who is? For help and advice call the Bullywatch London helpline on 0845 338 5072 (11am - 4pm Monday to Friday).

Both Childline and the NSPCC are used to hearing from young people who are worried about bullying and can give counselling and advice.

Childline 0800 11 11 - The line is open at any time of day or night, every day of the year. The person you speak to won't tell anyone about your call unless you want them to.

NSPCC Helpline 0808 800 5000 -

Use the web

There are lots of websites that provide information and advice for young people being bullied, or those worried that a friend is being bullied. Some provide legal advice, and many offer practical suggestions for how to deal with bullies. Many sites have stories from other people who have been bullied.

www.bullywatchlondon.org and www.beatbullying.org are very helpful websites that will give you information about what to do if you are being bullied, how to report it and what adults can do to help you.

www.bbclic.com - This is a really cool site that wants to find out what you think about bullying and how it makes you feel. It also provides lots of advice and information through its Toolkit to help you deal with bullying. The charity is based in London and may be able to run workshops in your area.

www.bullying.co.uk - This site includes legal advice, to help you know and understand the law and how it applies to bullying.

www.kidscape.org.uk - This website includes practical tips for making friends, which can help to make it harder for people to bully you.

www.britkid.org - This site is about racism and young people and may be useful if you are the victim of racist bullying.

Get your school involved

One way to tackle the issue of bullying is to get your school to cover the issue in classes. These websites provide resources for schools.

These BBC sites provide information for young people, as well as teachers and parents, on all aspects of bullying:

news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/specials/bullying/default.stm
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/studentlife/schoolissues
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents/life/you_and_school/contact_with_school/bullying.shtml

The Department for Education and Skills has information on bullying for parents, teachers and pupils, and includes a pack for schools that can be downloaded free.

When the problems are serious

Bullying is not only wrong - it is often illegal. For example, if people hurt you physically or steal your belongings, they may be breaking the law. If you think the bullying is serious, you can think about contacting the police.

Metropolitan Police Service - The website of the Metropolitan Police Service provides information about bullying, including ways to cope if it's happening to you.

If you are very unhappy or depressed because of the bullying, there are a number of organisations you can talk to.

Mind 0845 766 0163 Open Monday to Friday 9.15am to 5.15pm. Calls are charged at the cost of a local call.

Samaritans 0845 790 90 90.Open 24 hours a day, every day. Calls are charged at the cost of a local call.

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Issue zone Get streetwise Bullying Guns and knives Legal advice Personal safety Rape and sexual assault Road safety Safe surfing Get healthy Get active Get creative Be green Get on path to success		Bullying Do something If you are being bullied - or perhaps if a friend is being bullied - then you should do something. Even if you just talk to some one about it, you will have taken a step towards tackling the problem. Below are some useful contact numbers and websites. Enough is Enough - Sign the petition to say 'enough is enough' on bullying, or get a blue band to show you support the beat bullying campaign. Talk about it Are you being bullied or know someone else who is? For help and advice call the Bullywatch London helpline on 0845 338 5072 (11am - 4pm Monday to Friday). Both Childline and the NSPCC are used to hearing from young people who are worried about bullying and can give counselling and advice. Childline 0800 11 11 - The line is open at any time of day or night, every day of the year. The person you speak to won't tell anyone about your call unless you want them to. NSPCC Helpline 0808 800 5000 - Use the web There are lots of websites that provide information and advice for young people being bullied, or those worried that a friend is being bullied. Some provide legal advice, and many offer practical suggestions for how to deal with bullies. Many sites have stories from other people who have been bullied. www.bullywatchlondon.org and www.beatbullying.org are very helpful websites that will give you information about what to do if you are being bullied, how to report it and what adults can do to help you. www.bbclic.com - This is a really cool site that wants to find out what you think about bullying and how it makes you feel. It also provides lots of advice and information through its Toolkit to help you deal with bullying. The charity is based in London and may be able to run workshops in your area. www.bullying.co.uk - This site includes legal advice, to help you know and understand the law and how it applies to bullying. www.kidscape.org.uk - This website includes practical tips for making friends, which can help to make it harder for people to bully you. www.britkid.org - This site is about racism and young people and may be useful if you are the victim of racist bullying. Get your school involved One way to tackle the issue of bullying is to get your school to cover the issue in classes. These websites provide resources for schools. These BBC sites provide information for young people, as well as teachers and parents, on all aspects of bullying: news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/specials/bullying/default.stm www.bbc.co.uk/schools/studentlife/schoolissues www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents/life/you_and_school/contact_with_school/bullying.shtml The Department for Education and Skills has information on bullying for parents, teachers and pupils, and includes a pack for schools that can be downloaded free. When the problems are serious Bullying is not only wrong - it is often illegal. For example, if people hurt you physically or steal your belongings, they may be breaking the law. If you think the bullying is serious, you can think about contacting the police. Metropolitan Police Service - The website of the Metropolitan Police Service provides information about bullying, including ways to cope if it's happening to you. If you are very unhappy or depressed because of the bullying, there are a number of organisations you can talk to. Mind 0845 766 0163 Open Monday to Friday 9.15am to 5.15pm. Calls are charged at the cost of a local call. Samaritans 0845 790 90 90.Open 24 hours a day, every day. Calls are charged at the cost of a local call. Go to top of page		Get involved Have your say about London Get more info Bully Watch London Beat Bullying Enough is Enough Bullying Online Bully Online Kidscape