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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.