Who are the bystanders when something bad happens?
Could a bystander get in trouble for something that went on if they were not directly involved, but were still close by? (Yes, if your friends are fighting with someone or getting in trouble you could share the blame.)
Bystanders need to …
- Avoid laughing or joining in when bullying occurs
- Tell the student who is bullying to stop
- Encourage other bystanders to be supportive of the victim
- Say something kind or supportive to the target of bullying
- Invite the student who is being bullied to walk, sit, work or socialize with them
- Encourage the target to talk to an adult about what happened and offering to accompany them
- Tell an adult at school what has happened
- Talk to an adult at home about what has happened
Remember! If you are not part of the solution, then you are part of the problem.
Bullying won't stop until people speak up.
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