There is plenty you can do to Pull the Plug on Bullying:
AT SCHOOL……..tell,
tell, tell!
Teachers, Principals, Support Staff, Guidance Counselor, Bus
Drivers, Cafeteria Staff, Friends
AT HOME………..tell,
tell, tell!
Parents, Brother, Sister, Aunt, Uncle, Grandmother, Grandfather,
Friends
IN YOUR
COMMUNITY……..
tell, tell, tell!
Friends, Neighbours, 310-TALK,
www.pulltheplug.ca, Local Police (Pictou County
District RCMP, New Glasgow Police Services, Stellarton Police
Services, Westville Police Services, Trenton Police Services. A
complaint to your local police about intimidation, physical
attacks or threats is the best thing to do. The police may be
prepared to visit the bullies' homes to warn them off, and further
action will follow if there has been an assault).
What can I
try to do myself?
• Hold the anger, it's natural to want to get really upset with a
bully, but that's exactly the response the bully is aiming for.
Not only will getting angry or violent not solve the problem, it
will only make it worse. Bullies want to know they have control
over your emotions. Each time they get a reaction from you, it
adds fuel to the bully's fire - getting angry just makes the bully
feel more powerful.
• Never get physical or bully back, we emphasize that you should
never use physical force (like kicking, hitting, or pushing) to
deal with a bully. Not only does that show anger, you can never be
sure what the bully will do in response. The best thing to do is
to hang out with others, stay safe, and get help from an adult.
• Act brave, walk away, and ignore the bully, look the bully in
the eye and say something like, "I want you to stop right now."
then walk away and ignore any further taunts. We encourage you to
"walk tall" and hold your head up high (using this type of body
language sends a message that you are not vulnerable). Bullies
thrive on the reaction they get, and by walking away, or ignoring
hurtful emails or instant messages, you will be telling the bully
that he or she just doesn't matter. Sooner or later, the bully will
probably get bored with trying to bother you.
• Use humor, if you
are in a situation in which you have to deal with a bully and
can't walk away with poise, use humor or give the bully a
compliment to throw the bully off guard. However, never use humor
to make fun of the bully.
• Use the buddy system, enlisting the help of friends or a group
may help, develop more friendships by joining social
organizations, clubs, or sports programs
• Stay in safe places, if you know where the bully hangs out,
don’t go there, it’s for your own safety.
• Don’t reply to messages from Cyber-bullies
Contacts where I can get
help.
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www.pulltheplug.ca
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Your Local Police
Agencies:
New Glasgow Police Services 755-8353
Stellarton Police Services
752-6160
Westville Police Services
755-6882
Trenton Police Services
752-1113
Pictou County District RCMP 485-4333
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www.Internet101.ca: Surfing Safely
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A.G. Baillie
Acadia
Dr. T McCulloch
Dr. W.A. MacLeod
East Pictou Middle
Frank H. MacDonald
G.R Saunders
Highland Consolidated
New Glasgow Junior High School.
NNEC
NRHS
Pictou Academy
Pictou Elementary
River John Consolidated
Saltsprings
Scotsburn
Temperance
Thorburn Consolidated
Trenton Elementary
Trenton Middle
Walter Duggan
West Pictou Consolidated
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Children’s Aid 752-5950
(After Hours) 755-3088
Women’s Center 755-4647
Help Line 752-5952
Mental Health 755-1137
New Leaf 396-6592
Victims Services 755-7110
Family Services 752-7562
Tearmann House
(Crisis line) 752-0132
(Outreach) 752-2591
Eastern Mainland 752-1225
(Housing Authority)
Addiction Services 485-4335 (Pictou)
Addiction Services 755-7017 (New Glasgow)
Alcoholics Anonymous 485-5373 (Pictou)
Pictou County Early Intervention 752-1016
Pictou County Food Bank 755-2906
Pictou County We Care Society 759-1779 |
