What is Bullying?

Bullying usually involves a person or group exploiting the fact that they feel more powerful than another.  Bullying takes on many forms, such as: leaving people out of a social circle; racist and homophobic abuse; being singled out as ‘different’; sexual abuse and discrimination; being taunted about your family situation and physical and violent attacks.

Bullying does not just happen in schools!    It can happen to anyone, at any age, in any situation in life—University included!

How to beat Bullying

· Speak up—talk to a tutor, student counsellor, or a specialist organisation.

· Body Language—Bullies pick on easy targets, so the more confident you feel and look the less likely you are to be bullied.

· Safety in numbers—Work out your safest and most public routes home/to uni and try to stick with others at all times.

· Walk away—remove yourself from the situation if possible.

Talk to someone

Counselling is available to students through the SACC by contacting union.welfare@aber.ac.uk
You can speak to your personal tutor, or any other tutor you are comfortable talking to.
External charities/organisations can be contacted anonymously for confidential advice
www.bullyonline.org is a web resource for bullying in the workplace, in the family as well as in institutions like universities.
www.bullying.co.uk provides information on legal implications, as well as advice for students and school children being bullied.
www.thesite.org provides advice for young people aged 16-24 and has specific sections dedicated to bullying and harassment.
www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/onelife  has general help pages and information on beating bullying at university and college.                                                        

You can also phone:
CARELINE  - 020 8514 1177  for crisis telephone counselling for young people on any issue  
BULLYWATCH—01454 318753 for support with bullying issues.
The Samaritans—08457 909090 for 24 hour listening and support.