STAND UP TO BULLYING..

No matter what type of bullying report it!

If YOU think YOU are being cyber-bullied tell a parent or whoever you trust to come check! Take as many screenshots as possible! If your parent or teacher decides to take it further let them its for the best no matter what! Untill then BLOCK..And wait for a reply!

How to tell if your friends are being cyber-bullied: 1.(They may not be active as much as they used to! (This is because they may be scared of getting bullied again)

2.They may say there busy when there not just to be alone!

3.If a friend/or famliy member they might refuse to eat/drink

What does cyber-bullying mean?

Cyber-bullying is were another person over the innternet tries to make someone upset jelous or angry! Or some can be angry/upset/jelous themselves and take it out on someone over the innternet at school or out in public..

Any kind of bullying is upsetting to everyone as bullying can lead to:

1.Self-harm

2.Running away from home

3.Trying to kill themselves! and more..

HOW TO STOP VERBAL BULLYING:

How to help those who are affected by bullying in schools or at the playground etc:

Bullying is a major problem, but it’s one that you can help stop. People who bully may appear powerful. They may be popular or physically intimidating, but they are neither as confident nor powerful as they seem. Often people who bully secretly feel insecure and powerless. They bully to appear strong in the eyes of others. When you stand up to them and show support for a friend or peer who is being bullied, you take control away from those who want to bully. By learning how to react when you witness bullying, you can make a huge difference in the lives of others.

1.Position yourself as close to a person being bullied as possible. People tend to move away when bullying happens. Fleeing the scene leaves the person being bullied alone, vulnerable, and embarrassed, as they become more visible to onlookers. Instead, move towards the person being bullied and sit, walk, or stand alongside them.If a close friend is being bullied, make arrangements, so you can be with them in situations where bullying typically happens. For example, you can plan to walk with them in-between classes or on the way to school.Even if you don’t know the person being bullied, move towards and stand with them. Showing bravery in these situations breaks the “spell” that bullying can cast on bystanders. Many of your peers want to do the right thing but are too afraid. If you take the first step, some will follow. If you sense that you might get hurt, leave and go quickly to get an adult.

2. Ignore the person who’s acting like a bully. Most instances of verbal bullying can be handled by ignoring it or reporting it. People who bully want attention, so they are hoping that bystanders will stop and watch. If you ignore bullying behavior, you deprive them from getting what they want, and they will often stop.Even if someone who’s bullying says something funny or clever, never laugh or respond positively.If you witness cyberbullying, never share these negative posts.

3. Encourage others to support the person being bullied. As soon as you notice bullying occurring, turn to the people around you and let them know that the behavior you’re witnessing isn’t right. Then indicate that you all need to do something to stop it. Simple cues can help others overcome fear and do the right thing. First identify the behavior as wrong. You can say something like: “This isn’t right,” “That’s messed up,” or “This has gone too far.”Next invite others to help you stop the bullying: “We can’t let this go on,” “Let’s help them out,” or “We have to do something.”As you start to move towards the person being bullied, gesture for others to come with you (Along with adults).

4. Shift the focus away from bullying.When bullying happens, people tend to freeze up and wait to see what will happen next. Instead of watching passively, you can determine what happens next and redirect everyone towards something positive. Change the subject or create a diversion and try to include the person being bullied in a positive way.You can say things like, “this is too much drama for a Monday.” Or “the bell’s about to ring. Let’s go.”Try to compliment the person being bullied in some way.Engage the person being bullied in conversation. Even if you don’t know the person well, you can ask them if they saw a recent movie or have weekend plans.If you’re struggling to find something to say and things are heating up, create a diversion. Spill a bottle of water, drop your books, slam a locker, or set off a timer. Diversions break the tension and let everyone reevaluate what to do.

5. Reassure the person being bullied that it’s not their fault. It can be hard not to take bullying to heart. Tell the person that’s being bullied that the problem is not with them. Just reminding them that bullies are the ones who feel insecure can be a real help.Say something like,"You're really strong. The bully is the one who's weak because they need to pick on people to feel good. It’s not cool."Tell them that you are free to talk if they feel upset in any way.Encourage them to tell an adult and offer to go with them when they report it.

6. Tell the bully to stop.. Once you have their attention, communicate clearly to the person who’s bullying and simply tell them to stop. Make sure that your voice is assertive yet calm and collected. You can simply say, "What you're doing isn't cool. Please stop." Or you could say, "I don't like how you're treating my friend. Stop."Avoid yelling or retaliating. You don’t want to hurt a bully’s feelings. Most bullies are struggling themselves, so treat them with respect.If you’re witnessing cyberbullying, you can send the bully a private message that says you know what's going on and they need to stop.

Reporting Bullying to an Adult or Administrator

Cyber-bullied or verbal bullied:

After a few days it may be hard to go on social media or go out and face the world but say to yourself "I CAN DO THIS" And report it! Yes it will be scary at first but trust me it wont once you get it out your system..

Document instances of bullying. After you witness someone bullying a friend or peer, write down what you saw, heard, and felt as well as additional details about what led up to the event. If you have a cell phone or other recording device and are in a location where you can use it, record what’s happening.Try to write down what happened as soon as possible after the event. Our memories get worse as times passes.Include the names of other witnesses, the date and time of the event, and the location.Try to include what each individual said and did leading up to and during the event.Consider asking other witnesses to tell you what they observed and write that down too.

STAND UP . SPEAK OUT

Its ok to be diffrent..Stop all bullying today!

We are all diffrent in our own way! Treat others the way you want to be treated..