Bullying and harassment

If you are in danger, call emergency services on 999.

Get support for bullying and harassment

If you feel like you're being bullied or harassed, complete the form to request support and speak to one of our wellbeing advisors.

You can also request support from external services:

Ditch the Label

An online advice and support community for young people up to the age of 25 who have experienced bullying.

SARI

A Bristol-based casework service, helping you get the support you need. Their service is free and confidential.

Bullying

Bullying is unwanted behaviour which is meant to:

• scare you or/and
• force you to do something you do not want to do.

It can by physical, verbal, emotional and/or online (cyberbullying).

Anyone can be bullied. But it usually involves  a person or groups with more power (which might be physical, financial, or social), bullying someone with less. Being bullied might make you feel humiliated, threatened or upset and it can continue over time.  

Types of bullying behaviours

• being shouted at, ridiculed or mocked
• physical or verbal threats
• unacceptable or offensive comments about your appearance, lifestyle, or culture
• actions or words which create a hostile environment, like deliberate exclusion or social isolation
• abuse of a position of power
• posting on social media or sharing photos.

This is not a complete list.

Harassment

Harassment is unwanted actions or behaviour by individuals or groups which violates a person’s dignity and creates an:

• intimidating
• hostile
• degrading
• humiliating or
• offensive environment.