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Tasma. Ellouise. Jake. The Bullying Mentors. How Serious Is It?. Bullies find lots of different ways to ‘get at’ people – spreading nasty rumours, leaving people out and taking peoples belongings.
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Tasma Ellouise Jake The Bullying Mentors
How Serious Is It? • Bullies find lots of different ways to ‘get at’ people – spreading nasty rumours, leaving people out and taking peoples belongings. • Every kind of bullying is upsetting and hurtful – but some forms can be especially damaging and very serious.
Where Can This Happen? • At school • In the Park • In the supermarket • On the school bus • Social Network • E-Mails • Phones BULLYING CAN HAPPEN ANYWHERE!
Cyber Bullying – 3 Ways to Steer Clear 1. Respect other people – Online and off Don’t spread rumours about people or share their secrets, including their phone numbers and passwords
Cyber Bullying – 3 Ways to Steer Clear 2. Think before you send emails and texts Sometimes when you’re angry if you respond too quickly, you might say something you regret
Cyber Bullying – 3 Ways to Steer Clear 3. Do as you would be done by Think how you would feel if you were bullied. You’re responsible for your own behaviour – make sure you don’t distress other people or cause them to be bullied by someone else
Remember: The Law Is On Your Side • The Protection from Harassment Act 1997 • The Malicious Communications 1988 And • Section 43 of the Telecommunications 1984 • May be used to combat cyber bullying. • People may be fined or sent to prison for up to six months
If It Happens to you, you could speak to… • Mrs Cordwell / Mrs Darabasz / Mr Banks • Any teacher you like • LSA’s • Prefects • Form Tutor • Rita – School Councillor • Learning Zone • The HUB • Head of Year • Friends • Jack Petchey People • Family Members • Youth Council • If the problem is really serious, you can speak to the Police