🚨 Online Bullying & Staying Safe Online

You deserve respect. You deserve safety. You are not alone. 💛

💬 What Is Online Bullying?

Online bullying (also called cyberbullying) is when someone uses the internet, apps, games, or messages to hurt, threaten, embarrass, or target someone.

Examples:

• Mean or threatening messages 😡

• Spreading rumours online 📢

• Posting embarrassing photos or videos 📸

• Excluding someone on purpose ❌

• Fake accounts to harass people 👤

😔 How It Can Make You Feel

• Anxious 😟

• Sad 😞

• Angry 😠

• Lonely 💔

• Scared 😨

All of these feelings are valid. None of this is your fault.

🛡️ How To Stay Safe Online

• Keep accounts private 🔒

• Don’t share personal info (address, school, phone number) 🚫

• Use strong passwords 🔐

• Only accept friend requests from people you know 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

• Take breaks from social media when it feels overwhelming ⏸️

🚦 What To Do If You’re Being Bullied

Step-by-Step Guide:

1️⃣ Don’t reply angrily

It can make things worse. Take a breath first 🌬️

2️⃣ Save the evidence

Take screenshots of messages, posts, or comments 📸

3️⃣ Block & report

Use the report button on apps like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and games 🚫

4️⃣ Tell someone you trust

Parent, teacher, school staff, or a friend 👨‍👩‍👧

5️⃣ Get support

You deserve help and kindness 💛

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 If You See Someone Being Bullied

• Don’t join in

• Send them a kind message 💌

• Report the bullying

• Tell a trusted adult

• Stand up safely

Small acts of kindness can make a huge difference 💫

☎️ Need Help Right Now? (UK Support)

💛 You are never alone 💛

Service

How

When

Childline

📞 0800 1111

24/7

Shout

📱 Text 85258

24/7

Samaritans

📞 116 123

24/7

NHS 111

📞 Call 111

Urgent mental health help

🌈 Positive Reminders

• This won’t last forever 💛

• You are important 🌟

• You deserve kindness 💖

• You are not weak for asking for help 🫶