The Darlington Children and Young People’s Plan 2008-2011 says that we will: -
‘Help children, young people and adults to develop positive relationships and not to bully’
What is Bullying?
Bullying can mean different things to different people and it can take many forms. Although what people may consider bullying may vary, children and young people have said that whether you are being bullied depends as much as how it makes you feel, as what actually happens. Some people may have more resilience in coping with bullying, others do not and will need help and strategies to cope.
Bullying changes and evolves as technology develops, with cyberbullying via the internet or mobile phones affecting many young people.
Bullying can be:
• Behaviour by an individual or group, usually repeated over time, that intentionally hurts another group or individual, either personally or emotionally
• One off incidents can in some cases be defined as bullying
• An imbalance of power, leaving the person bullied feeling defenceless
• Emotionally or physically harmful behaviour
No one should have to put up with bullying. You should tell someone and ask for help.
For more information about bullying:
Darlington has a multi-agency action group that has developed guidance for tackling bullying across settings, services and organisations.
Bullying Guidance [PDF Document, 490kb]
Useful links to external websites
Anti Bullying Alliance [external website]
Beat Bullying [external website]
ChildLine[external website]
Cybermentors [external website]
Ask the Police [external website]
For advice and guidance, training and policy development contact:
Anti-bullying Co-ordinator
Darlington Safeguarding Children Board
Room 219, Town Hall
Darlington, DL1 5QT
Tel: (01325) 388801