Bullying and online safety
Your feelings do matter. If you talk to a friend and they don’t care, then they’re not a friend. If you don’t have friends, talk to a teacher or any adult. Write a note and pass it through the staff room door in school when no one is looking. Let someone know even if you don’t identify yourself. Someone will help” - Mario
I think my friend is being bullied If you think your friend or someone you know is being bullied, talk to them about it. Don’t question them too intently or ask them anything that might make them feel that they have done something wrong. Broach the subject indirectly, giving them the option to talk about it or not. When they start to talk, listen carefully to what they have to say. If you are very concerned for their wellbeing, you should talk to a trusted teacher or family member who can do something more about it.
Signs that a friend or family member is being bullied • A change in behaviour such as suffering a lack of concentration and/or becoming withdrawn, excessively clingy, depressed, fearful, emotionally up and down. • Appearing to have no close friends, not being part of groups, not discussing good things that are happening in their lives. • Happy at the weekend but not during the week. • A drop in performance in school or at work. • Physical signs like stomach aches, headaches, sleep difficulties. • Making negative remarks about themselves, including phrases such as “Nobody else thinks I’m any good”. • Having unexplained cuts and bruises. 50