I've witnessed bullying

A bystander is a witness who sees or knows about bullying happening to someone else. But it doesn’t mean they have to just watch it happen. Whether they know it or not, by doing nothing a bystander supports the bullying behaviour. Bystanders in bullying have choices: they can either be part of the problem, by staying silent; or part of the solution, by stepping up.

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What does being a bystander mean?

Learn what you can do to stop bullying in its tracks. Find out what a bystander is, what role they play in bullying, and how to be an active bystander.

How to help when you see someone being bullied

It can be hard to act when you see someone being bullied, but it can make a huge difference and put an end to a nasty situation. Check out this comic for some ideas.

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How to be an upstander

Upstanders take action against bullying either by helping to stop it or by supporting the person being bullied. Learn what being an upstander is all about.

5 steps to talking to someone you trust

The best way to deal with an issue is to talk to someone you trust. Here’s the step-by-step guide on how to talk to someone.