General Article I am being bullied, what can I do?

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Tell a friend 

Your mates can support you, even if you’re not ready to talk about it in detail. They can help take your mind off it and support you when you tell an adult you trust. Get support from other young people who are in the same situation as you on the bullying message board.

 

Tell a parent or guardian 

They should be there for you, even if you’re not ready to take it to your teachers. Find out more about asking an adult for help  here: https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/you-your-body/getting-help/asking-adult-help.

 

Tell a teacher

The teachers in your school have a duty to look after you. You have a right to feel safe at school. Ask about the anti-bullying policy at your school – this should have details of what the school will do to tackle bullying.

 

Contact Childline

You can contact Childline for free on 0800 1111, anytime. Our counsellors are here to listen to you and can help you think of ideas to stop the bullying.

 

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