For Students

What Can Children Do If they are Bullied?
Tell an adult (at home and at school)
Be assertive NOT aggressive
assertive means looking the person in the eye and telling them clearly
and confidently, “Stop it!”
aggressive means getting physical with the person and this is the
wrong way to handle a bullying situation
Use humor (For example: when someone calls you a name, 
you can say, “That was good!  May I use that one?”
Agree with 
Disagree
Give a neutral response (For example: say to the perpetrator, 
“So” or “Whatever”)
Communicate desires in a firm, calm voice (For example: “Go away 
and stop bothering me!”) 
Always know when to walk away! Your safety is the most important thing!
To help you keep safe…
Don’t go places where bullies hang out.
Travel with others, avoid walking alone 
Beware of signs that tell you the bullying is becoming violent 
(For example, pay attention to body language, take notice when 
the bullying behavior becomes physical and more aggressive, etc.)
Immediately get adult assistance if the bully has a weapon
Know your surroundings - Always know where to go for help 

Never be embarrassed to ask for help. Everyone needs help at one time or another!

Did you know…
Almost 50% of teens in the US see at least one bullying or taunting
incident in school every day. 
Almost 30% of teens in the US see such episodes at least once a week.

What Can Bystanders Do When They Know Someone is Being Bullied
Get help from an adult when you see or hear someone being bullied
Avoid gossip, refuse to spread rumors
Refuse to join in when someone is being bullied
Create a distraction to draw the bully/bullies away
Include someone who is being left out from an activity
Speak up when someone is being bullied

For more information, please contact us at:215-765-8703

To schedule or inquire about training, please contact us at:215-765-8703

The fact is that most bystanders at least KNOW the bullying is wrong, but only 35% actually does something to help. To stop this epidemic from spreading, everyone must get involved. 
So if you see it or hear it happening, do something.
 

Attention Philadelphia Residents: To report incidents of bullying within the School District of Philadelphia, 
you may call the district’s anonymous bullying hotline number at (215) 400-SAFE. 
For more information, visit www.phila.k12.pa.us
PSR's Urbanized Bullying Prevention Program
704 N. 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130, T.215.765.8703, F.215.765.5852