walk
away from the situation in a confident manner.
avoid being
alone - spend time with others.
don’t retaliate;
it could make the situation worse.
control your emotions.
share your
frustration, anger and /or hurt feelings with people you trust.
report the incident(s) to a trusted adult.
IF you are a bystander:
gain the
support of others who find the behaviour offensive, hurtful,
threatening, etc.
do not encourage
or contribute to the behaviour.
with the support
of others, express your disapproval of the behaviour.
you can stop it
by taking a stand.
distract the
aggressor.
invite the
victim to join you.
offer words of
kindness and encouragement to the victim.
report the incident(s) to a trusted adult.
IF you are an aggressor:
think
about your actions from the victim’s point of view. How would
you feel if someone treated you in a similar manner?
consider how
people who care about you will react when they become aware of
your actions.
predict the school and home based consequences
of your treatment of others.
consider the impact of your behaviour on a
personal and social level.
over time, people who use intimidation and
harassment to control others become socially
isolated because others disapprove of your
behaviour and/or fear you.
speak to a trusted adult about your treatment of
others.
through counselling, determine why you choose to
harass and intimidate others.
learn ways to interact in a positive respectful
way.
