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Bullying Prevention

Bullying Prevention

An illustration of a hand with a flower, featuring the quote 'Be kind whenever possible, it is always possible.' - the Dalai Lama.

Be an UPSTANDER!

The SOLUTION to bullying is for everyone to stand up.

  • Don’t take part in bullying. Don’t laugh at teasing
  • Don’t laugh if someone is hurt
  • Ignore the bully, don’t give them attention
  • Offer support – be an ALLY to someone being bullied.
  • Make a distraction or change the subject
  • Ask the person being targeted to join you and walk away to another activity
  • Offer to help in another way
  • Take action against bullying.
  • Report the bullying to an adult if someone is being hurt

A colorful graphic with the quote 'One kind word can change someone's entire day.'

Standing Up For Yourself

A group of smiling children stand together with their arms around each other, with the message 'BE A BUDDY...NOT A BULLY!'

What To Do 

  • Keep calm and be slow to take offense.
  • Ignore the bully’s behavior when possible.
  • Calmly and confidently tell the bully to stop.
  • Use humor.
  • Change the subject or make a distraction.
  • Pretend to agree with the bully and “own it” to take the power imbalance away.
  • “I guess so.” “That’s your opinion.”
  • Walk away and leave the situation.
  • If it continues, report to an adult.

What Not To Do

  • Don’t cry or act hurt in front of the bully.
  • Don’t lose your temper.
  • Don’t call the bully names.
  • Don’t threaten or fight with the bully.
  • Don’t make it worse.
  • Don’t get others to gang up on the bully.