No one in our society today should be bullied, or mistreated.When you
find your self in a situation like that , we at the Power of One have
these guidelines for you the student to think about.Yes we know its not
easy and very scary to stand up for your self, but in the end you will
find that you are glad you did.
When you are being bullied:
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Be firm and clear - look them in the eye and tell
them to stop
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Get away from the situation as quickly as possible
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Tell an adult what has happened straight away
After you have been bullied:
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Tell a teacher or another adult in your school
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Tell your family
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If you are scared to tell a teacher or an adult
on your own, ask a friend to go with you
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Keep on speaking up until someone listens
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Don't blame yourself for what has happened
When you are talking about bullying with an adult, be clear
about:
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What has happened to you
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How often it has happened
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Who was involved
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Who saw what was happening
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Where it happened
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What you have done about it already
Reprinted with permission from Childhood Bullying and Teasing: What
School Personnel, Other Professionals, and Parents Can Do, Dorothea
M.Ross, Ph.D.
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