
Are you being bullied?
Here’s what you can do right away:
- Look at the kid bullying you and tell them to stop in a calm and clear voice. If you’re comfortable, try laughing it off. This could catch the kid bullying you off guard.
- If you don’t feel safe speaking up, walk away and stay away. Don’t fight back. Find an adult to stop the bullying on the spot.7
Check out this fact sheet for more detailed tips on what you can do if you’re being bullied.
More Resources:
→ Bullying Prevention Training Center
→ Video Series for Kids – Bullying Scenarios & Quiz

Have you witnessed one of your peers being bullied?
Here’s what you can do to help:
- Talk to a trusted adult like a parent or a teacher. Adults need to know when bad things happen so they can help.
- Be kind to the kid being bullied. Show them that you care by trying to include. Offer to sit with them at lunch or on the bus, talk to them at school, or invite them to do something. Let them know they are not alone.
- Not saying anything could make things worse. The kid who is bullying may think it is okay to keep treating people that way.7
Check out this fact sheet for more detailed tips on what you can do if one of your peers are being bullied.
Be Someone’s Hero Videos:
More Resources:
→ Bullying Prevention Training Center
→ Video Series for Kids – Bullying Scenarios & Quiz
Is your child being bullied?
Here’s some things you can do to help:
- Help kids understand bullying.
- Keep the lines of communication open. Check in often. Listen to them.
- Encourage kids to do what they love. Special activities, interests, and hobbies can boost confidence, help kids make friends, and protect them from bullying behavior.
- Model how to treat others.6
Check out
this fact sheet for more detailed tips on what you can do if your child is being bullied.
Tip: Keep the lines of communication open. Make discussions about daily life and feelings a part of everyday conversations. Check out these conversation starters to help guide discussions about feelings and bullying here.
More Resources:
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Bullying Prevention Training Center
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Video Series for Kids – Bullying Scenarios & Quiz
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Discussion Questions for Bullying Scenarios
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Bullying Prevention Programs You Can Suggest For Your Child’s School:
→ Good Behavior Game
→ Second Step®
Are you a teacher or another youth-serving adult? Do you think one of your students are being bullied?
Here are some things you can do:
- Help kids understand bullying.
- Keep the lines of communication open. Check in often. Listen to them.
- Encourage kids to do what they love. Special activities, interests, and hobbies can boost confidence, help kids make friends, and protect them from bullying behavior.
- Model how to treat others.6
- Establish an anti-bullying policy at your school.
- Incorporate the topic of bullying prevention into lessons and activities.
- Implement a bullying prevention program and/or campaign.
More Resources:
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Bullying Prevention Training Center
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What Communities Can Do to Address and Prevent Bullying
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Video Series for Kids – Bullying Scenarios & Quiz
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Discussion Questions for Bullying Scenarios
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Stop Bullying: Youth Leader Toolkit
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Stop Bullying: Youth Engagement Toolkit
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Bullying Prevention Programs You Can Suggest For Your School:
→ Good Behavior Game
→ Second Step®