Bullying is something, which is persistent over time, where there is an intention to cause distress and which has the effect of upsetting or harming the person who is being targeted.
Being all by myself
Useless as can be
Living in a world of fear
Left out of all the fun
Yearning for some company
I wish I could find
New friends to make me happy
Going out of my mind
Bullying is...
Name calling, being hit or attacked, rumours being spread about you, uncomfortable looks, being ignored or left out, being attacked, teased or called names because of your religion, disability, colour or sexuality, being pushed or pulled about, having your personal belongings taken from you or thrown around, being forced to hand over money or personal possessions, in chat rooms or by mobile phone text messages.
What does it feel like to be bullied?
Bullying hurts people and often scar them for long periods of time, some even for life. Making you scared and upset affects other aspects in your life such as not being able to work well at school, being quiet at home and generally making you feel that you are no good and that there is something wrong with you. Bullies can make you feel that it's your fault.
Possible Signs Of Bullying
- Unwilling to go to school.
- Become withdrawn or depressed.
- Have unexplained bruises, scratches and cuts.
- Start losing interest in their school work or have falling grades.
- Ask for money, continually lose their pocket money or steal money.
- Regularly come home hungry.
- Be scared of walking to or from school or ask to be driven to school.
- Come home with their clothes or books ruined.
- Have their belongings disappear.
- Begin bedwetting.
- Start having nightmares or call out in the night.
- Become worried, distressed or won’t eat.
- Cry when alone.
- Refuse to say what is wrong.
- Give unlikely excuses for any of the above.
- Become suicidal.
I’m being bullied – What can I Do?
- Don’t ignore bullying – it won’t go away on its own and it may get worse.
- Tell someone you trust – such as a teacher, parent or friend.
- Remember – it’s not your fault. No one deserves to be bullied.
Do something about it… tell Someone
Help, advice and contacts for Bullying
Anti Bullying In Schools Project ( ABiSP ) – 0161 253 5884
Education Welfare Service – 0161 253 5699
Counselling Direct – 0161 253 6341 / 6337
Connexions – 0161 253 7733 / 7736
If you’re being bullied or are concerned for somebody in your school or for your child then call us today... on 0161-253-5884 or email us on ABISP@bury.gov.uk. We are here to listen and to help.
‘The sooner you get help, the sooner it will stop!’