Statutory and voluntary
Peer support
Restorative justice
Self-harm and depression
Drugs and alcohol
Further reading
Helpful links
The links and resources we highlight in this section are a sample of what we at Beatbullying believe to be some of the best in the world - some of the most progressive anti-bullying work is being done in Australia, for example. So why not take a closer look?
Anti-Bullying Network
Anti-Bullying Network, Moray House School of Education, University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ - Tel: 0131 651 6100.
Scottish anti-bullying forum set up by the Scottish Executive for teachers, parents and young people to share ideas on tackling bullying. A good example of a response to the need to involve a whole community in tackling the problem. However, the Network only deals with school bullying and is designed with the Scottish education system and Scottish legislation in mind. The website features a database of anti-bullying initiatives.
NIABF
The Northern Ireland Anti-Bullying Forum (NIABF) leads on the regional anti-bullying strategy.
It aims to raise the profile of bullying in the region, provide information, be inclusive of stakeholder views and influence policy
on bullying.
For more information visit: www.niabf.org.uk
Respectme
respectme, Scotland's Anti-Bullying Service was launched in March 2007 and is a Scottish Executive funded service managed by SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health), in partnership with LGBT Youth Scotland.
Every Child Matters
Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) guidance.
Department for children, schools and families
Information and guidance around school bullying from the Department for Education and Skills (Replaced by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) in 2007), including Bullying – A Charter for Action.
Teachernet
Government website for teachers at schools and PRUs. Useful information about forming partnerships to promote a safe and healthy environment for pupils and staff.
www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/behaviour/tacklingbullying
No Bully
Website giving details of Kia Kaha, the New Zealand anti-bullying programme involving schools and communities.
Queensland Government - Education Policy and Procedures
An Australian site giving examples of anti-bullying policies for schools.
education.qld.gov.au/strategic/eppr
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Australian site giving information on the whole school approach, examples of best practice in schools, a sample code of conduct for all members of the school community, a sample anti-bullying policy and a resource booklet.
www.education.vic.gov.au/healthwellbeing/safety/bullying/default.htm
Anti-Bullying in NSW Schools
Australian site outlining common features of successful anti-bullying policies and offering examples of good practice in schools in New South Wales.
American Psycological Association
American Psychological Association search facility. You can find some useful articles on bullying by searching for bullying under most of the topic headings, particularly under children. The vast majority of studies and articles relate to school bullying.
There4me
There4me, an NSPCC initiative, provides information and support to young people between the ages of 12-16 years on a range of issues including bullying.
C:HAT - Children: Homes, Advice and Teaching
Working to engage with young people and adults in their life developing innovative projects that allow young people to make sustainable life choices.
Verb Group
Recruitment services tailored to specific aspects of education.
Anti-Bullying Week
National Anti-Bullying Week - 17th-21st November 2008
Bully Buffer
Anti-bullying site
Resolving Books
A series of anti-bullying books. The books are simple straightforward, but very clever tools. They work to help children realise how the characters in the books reflect their own situation. They explain why they are in the situation and help then in working out ways of resolving the problems, normally with the guidance of their parents, teachers, guardians, counsellors and friends. The books also have a very useful toolbox section to help the child/children understand, practice and express their problem and themselves.
http://www.resolvingbooks.com/
YourBullyStory.com
is a place where you can share your "Bully" story and hopefully gain inspiration! You can also find resources to help with bullying as well as a forum to post your story and share with others who have experienced bullying.
http://www.yourbullystory.com/
Bully4U
Bully 4u is intended as a resource for all those encountering bullying whether it be in schools, cyberspace or the workplace.
At present 1 in 4 pupils or 175,000 young people in Irish secondary schools are falling victim to this destructive behaviour.
It looks at bullying in terms of the facts (the what, who, why, where); identifying the roles of those involved; the telltale signs of the bullies and the bullied as well as the consequences for both parties; and ultimately the best ways to overcome this undesirable behaviour.