Here are a few useful tips to follow if you are being bullied:
If someone is bullying you, tell someone what is happening - someone like your carer or your social worker, a teacher or someone else you trust. It's harder for a bully to pick on you if they know you have someone to support you. And telling is not "grassing" - you have a right to be, and feel, safe!
Write down what happens and the dates, places and times when the bullying happens.
Think up some replies to comments that the bullies are making.
Stay in a group - bullying is less likely to happen if bullies know you are not on your own.
Don't keep it to yourself - it's ok to share your worries. Speak to your friends, carer, social worker or teacher.
It's important to find someone to talk to - they can help you think about what to do next.
Walk away - don't worry if others think you're running away; it's more difficult for a bully to pick on someone who won't stand still!!
Click here for an animated guide that helps show you what to do if you are being bullied!
