Anti-Bullying Week 2023 | All Resources Blog Series

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1. Anti-Bullying Week 2023

Posted on: 18 October, 2023 by Theresa McGee

Anti-Bullying Week is organised by the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) and takes place from 13th to 17th November 2023. This week provides an opportunity for organisations to run anti-bullying events and activities which promote diversity and inclusion…

Book with 'Anti-Bullying Policy' on the cover

2. The Role of the Bully in Bullying

Posted on: 29 October, 2023 by Theresa McGee

In our latest blog series for Anti-Bullying Week 2023, we are looking at the different roles involved in bullying. Obviously, when we think of bullying, the first person that springs to mind is the bully. It is therefore important to find out why people bully, and how bullying can be prevented…

3. The Role of the Target in Bullying

Posted on: 30 October, 2023 by Theresa McGee

This blog, which is part of our series for Anti-Bullying Week 2023, focuses on the role of the target in bullying. Is there such a thing as a typical bullying target? Are some people more likely to be targeted by bullies than others…

Group of girls bullying another girl with a boy looking on

4. The Role of the Bystander in Bullying

Posted on: 31 October, 2023 by Theresa McGee

In this series of articles to coincide with Anti-Bullying Week 2023, we will examine the roles individuals play in relation to bullying behaviour. This article examines the role of the bystander. What exactly is a bystander and how can we encourage such ones to ‘make a noise about bullying’ in order to help prevent any negative behaviour…

A bullying victim, a bully and the bully's follower

5. The Role of the Follower in Bullying

Posted on: 4 November, 2023 by Theresa McGee

This article in our series for Anti-Bullying Week 2023 looks at the role of those who follow and support bullies. Why would anyone want to cheer on a bully or support their harmful behaviour? We will explore this issue and examine some of the reasons why some people encourage bullies and provide a supportive environment for bullying…

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6. The Role of the Intervener in Bullying

Posted on: 5 November, 2023 by Theresa McGee

In our final article to support Anti-Bullying Week 2023, we are looking at the role of the intervener in cases of bullying. We will explore ways in which interveners can ‘make a noise about bullying’ to help support the target…