Childen & Young People
Bullying
Nearly everyone is bullied at some time in their lives: by brothers & sisters, by neighbours, by adults or by other children - particularly at school.
Bullying hurts - it makes you scared and upset. It can make you so worried that you can't work well at school. But you don't have to endure it. If you are on the receiving end of bullying, there are many things that can be done to make your life easier – no-one deserves to be bullied so don’t suffer in silence. The links on this page will help you find the advice and guidance that suits you.
Local Help & Support
Anti-Bullying Project (Hull)
Run by the Hull City Council, the Project works with parents, schools & other organisations to combat bullying. If you are a Hull school student - or the parent of a Hull school student - contact the Anti Bullying Co-ordinator on 01482 300 300 to receive help from the Project. [click here for more info about the Anti Bullying Project]
Community Anti-Bullying Project (Hull & East Yorkshire)
Local charity that offers a free & confidential service to individuals being bullied - they also help the 'bully'. They can help by listening or teaching you coping strategies such as becoming more self assertive or ways to relax. This project helps young people and their parents. Young people (or their parents) can call the freephone Helpline - 0800 915 4545 for information or support.
Connexions Humber (Hull & East Yorkshire)
Personal Advisors (PAs) provide support, information & advice to young people (aged 13 - 19 years). If you are being bullied they will be able to help you to deal with this. Call into your nearest local Connexions Humber office, of which there are many across Hull & the East Riding, for information and support - click here to see addresses of these. Alternatively you can phone them on 0808 180 4636 (offices & phoneline open Monday to Friday between 9am - 5pm).
Educational Welfare Service (East Yorkshire)
East Riding of Yorkshire Council service, that can provide advice/support to East Riding school pupils who are being bullied at school. This is a free service, which can be accessed either by young people or their parents. Contact the Service by phoning 01482 392 136
The Warren (Hull)
Offers free 1-to-1 counselling for young people aged 14 - 25 years, on any issue that may be troubling them - including bullying, school problems etc. [click here for more info about The Warren]
Overcoming bullying.... and the effects it may have had on your life
If you have been a victim of bullying you probably have encountered low self-esteem and lack of confidence as a result - and even after the bullying has stopped you may still feel this way. Hull Kung Fu is a group that offers children & young people the chance to restore their self-esteem, boost their confidence, become assertive and gain courage by participating in FREE Kung Fu lessons. It will also improve your general fitness and teach you self defence moves & techniques - useful if you happen to find yourself in a dangerous situation.
Bullying Information for Young People
Anti Bullying Network
Do's & Don'ts advice for young people being bullied.
Info about what bullying is & what you can do - also section about 'my safety'.
Britkid
Info about race, racism, and growing up in Britain.
Bully Free Zone
The Kids section of this site has info about mobile phone & internet bullying, as well as steps to take against bullying.
Info for: Victims; Bullies; and Bystanders
Bullying UK
The Young people section has info about: cyberbullying; bullying outside school; how to help someone being bullied; time off school; moving schools; and more.
ChildLineWebsite has useful advice about what to do if you are being bullied.
- Childline Helpline - 0800 11 11 (line open 24 hours every day)
Website has little info about bullying BUT the CLC provides legal info about education law (which bullying falls into, if happening at school)
- Young People Legal Adviceline - 0800 783 2187
Tips on how to deal with bullies.
- Connexions Adviceline - 080 800 13 2 19 (confidential adviceline open everyday between 8am - 2am)
Department of Education & Skills - Don't Suffer in Silence
The section for pupils has info about bullying, including tips on how to tell adults what is happening to you.
Info about: cyberbullying & how to deal with it; school bullying; and what to do about bullying. Also has info for bullies, so they can get help to stop what they are doing.
Info about: who gets bullied; what to do & who to tell; making friends; changing schools; and protecting yourself.
Useful info about cyberbullying, as well as experiences of young people who have been bullied and overcome it.
Useful advice if you are being bullied - or if you are a bully - or if you are a bystander/witness to someone else being bullied.
- Helpline - 0808 800 5000 (confidential)
Provides a confidential 'listening ear' to your worries - can also signpost you to other help organisations.
- National Samaritans Helpline - 08457 90 90 90
Website has no info about bullying. They do run a helpline for young people (11 - 19 years) by young people - offering confidential advice & info.
- Helpline - 020 8896 3675 (line open Monday and Thursday between 6.30pm - 9.30pm)
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