Bullying is when someone repeatedly and intentionally hurts another person - physically, verbally, socially, or online. It's never okay, and it's not your fault if it happens to you.
In this workshop, you'll learn to recognize different types of bullying, strategies to respond safely and effectively, how to support others who are being bullied, and why telling an adult is always the right choice.
Bullying is repeated, intentional harm - physical (hitting), verbal (name-calling), social (exclusion), or cyber (online harassment). One-time conflicts aren't bullying.
No one deserves to be bullied. Nothing you did, said, or are makes bullying okay. The problem is with the bully's behavior, not with you.
Tattling is trying to get someone in trouble. Telling is trying to get someone OUT of trouble. Always tell a trusted adult about bullying.
When you see bullying, you can: safely speak up, get help from an adult, or support the person being bullied afterward. Silent bystanders accidentally encourage bullies.
Learn to identify different forms
Examples: Hitting, kicking, pushing, taking belongings, destroying property
Action: Tell an adult immediately - this is serious and needs quick intervention.
Examples: Name-calling, insults, threats, teasing that hurts, inappropriate comments
Action: Use assertive responses, walk away, tell an adult if it continues.
Examples: Exclusion on purpose, spreading rumors, public embarrassment, turning friends against someone
Action: Document what's happening, tell an adult, find supportive friends.
Examples: Mean messages, sharing embarrassing photos, fake accounts, online harassment
Action: Don't respond, save evidence, block the person, tell an adult immediately.
Practice what to say and do
Write what YOU would say in these situations:
How to help when you witness bullying
Say: "That's not cool" or "Leave them alone" or "Let's go" (to the person being bullied)
Only if you feel safe to do so!
Action: Find a teacher, coach, parent, or adult immediately. Tell them what you saw.
This is ALWAYS a good option!
Do: Check on the person afterward. "Are you okay?" "That wasn't right." "Want to hang out?"
Your support means everything!
Never: Laugh, record it, share it, or encourage the bully. Walk away if you can't help.
Silence is better than participation.
Identify who can help you
"What's the most important thing you learned about bullying? How will you use this information to help yourself or others? What would you tell a friend who's being bullied?"
You've completed the Bullying Awareness workshop