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Bullying

How to stop a bully

Are you a bully? Do you pick on others? Be brave and make a change!

Whether or not you have been bullied, there are things you can do to stop bullying. The first thing you should do is to tell a teacher, nurse, or other trusted adult at your school if bullying happens at your school. This may seem like tattling, but it’s not. The victim of a bully is someone you can protect. By telling someone at school about bullying, you are protecting the victim the same as if you stood up to a bully yourself.

Continue reading these sections to learn more about how to stop a bully!

What can you do if you see someone being bullied?
What can you do if you are being bullied?
What can you do to prevent being bullied?
What can you do to prevent bullying in your school?

Content last updated September 22, 2009

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health.

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