Bullying
How can bullying be reported?
Students, parents and teachers can report bullying. If you are being bullied, or you know someone who is being bullied, you should let a teacher know, or get your parents to report it to the school. It will then be passed on to the welfare team.
What is bullying?
Bullying is a deliberate desire by one or a group of people to harass someone or another group. It is a repeated behaviour by an individual or individuals that causes distress, hurt or undue pressure. In a school situation it involves a student or students being intentionally victimised by others. All bullying behaviour is considered antisocial.
Bullying can take several forms:
Verbal bullying includes name-calling, put-downs, teasing and threats. It may be written in letters, emails or SMS, and can take the form of sexual harassment or innuendo.
Physical bullying includes punching, hitting, kicking, tripping and pushing. It may involve sexual assault, including unwanted ‘touching’.
Social bullying includes being excluded, alienated and ignored, and spreading rumours.
Psychological bullying includes dirty looks, stalking, manipulation, intimidation and extortion, inappropriate use of camera phones.
Where to get more help...
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
Lifeline 131 114
Youth Line 02 9951 5522 or 02 9633 3666
Parent Line 132 055
http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/resources/schoolyard_bullying.htm
http://www.hi.com.au/eec/bully_case.htm
http://www.bullying.org/splash_page/bullying.cfm?sRes=600