Bullying: how to stop it

If you're being bullied, talk to someone. There are lots of people who can help.

Help for different types of bullying

Bullying related to race, religion or culture

Bullying of young people with a learning disability

Homophobic and transphobic bullying

Bullying of young carers

Getting your confidence back after bullying



To stop the bullying, speak to someone. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, it's the first step to resolving a situation that's not acceptable. Everyone has a right to feel safe at school, and the law says your school has to try to prevent all forms of bullying.

There are many people who will listen and help. Tell someone you trust, such as a parent, carer, teacher or friend. If you feel you can't talk directly to any of these people, write them a note or email them.

The charity ChildLine also gives the following advice on its website:

-   Stay away from anyone involved in bullying.
-   Stay in a group of friends when you don't feel safe.
-   Walk home with someone or get a lift.
-   Ask your mates to look out for you.
-   Try not to fight back, as you could get into trouble or get hurt.
-   Don't reply to an abusive message.
-   Keep a record and save any nasty messages you've received.
-   Block the bully from contacting you or unfriend them on social media.
-   Ask your school about its anti-bullying policy to find out what they should do about bullying.

Listed below are several helplines and organisations that can help you stop the bullying .

## Help for different types of bullying

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## Bullying related to race, religion or culture

ChildLine's website has a section on racism and what you can do if you encounter racist bullying.

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## Bullying of young people with a learning disability

Don't Stick it, Stop It! (PDF, 993kb), set up by Mencap, campaigns against the bullying of young people with learning disabilities.

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## Homophobic and transphobic bullying

**Stonewall**  is a charity that campaigns for equal rights for lesbians, gay men and bisexual people. Its Education for All campaign tackles homophobia and homophobic bullying in schools across the UK. On the Education for All website you can find case studies and facts and figures about homophobic bullying in schools, as well as advice for young people and teachers.

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## Bullying of young carers

A Carers Trust survey in 2013 found a quarter of the young adult carers they spoke to had been bullied at school because of their caring role.

Babble is an online community for young carers (aged under 18) run by the Carers Trust. You can also ask questions and get advice online.

Matter is the Carers Trust online community for young adult carers aged 16 to 25 and has an info and advice section.

### Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying uses technology to bully people. Find out how to deal with cyberbullying.

### More information

This isn't a full list. You can find many more anti-bullying organisations on the Anti-Bullying Alliance website, which contains all the important sources of anti-bullying information and support. Remember, you can call ChildLine in confidence on 0800 1111 to talk about any type of bullying.

## Getting your confidence back after bullying

Being bullied can dent anyone's confidence, but there are tips you can follow to feel better about yourself.

Listed below are organisations that offer advice for children and young people on ways to boost how well you cope with difficult situations.

-   The Site: five ways to build your self-esteem


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If you're being bullied, you may feel isolated or frightened. (Bullying: how to stop it)

If you're being bullied, you may feel isolated or frightened.