Bullying Blog Articles Anti-Bullying Week 2026: Break the Silence Posted on: Aug. 27, 2026 Anti-Bullying Week 2026 will run from Monday 16th to Friday 20th November with the aim of raising awareness of bullying by encouraging people to speak up about the issue. Schools, youth organisations and businesses are all urged to get involved… Exclusion at Work Posted on: Nov. 19, 2024 What is exclusion? When we think about exclusion in relation to bullying, we often think of the isolation and humiliation that occurs in the school playground when a bully picks on an individual. However, this type of bullying often occurs in a work… Anti-Bullying Week 2024: Choose Respect Posted on: Oct. 28, 2024 What happens during anti-bullying week? Anti-Bullying Week (ABW) is organised by the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) and this year it takes place from 11th to 15th November 2024. The theme for this year is ‘Choose Respect’ and the aim is to encourage people… The Role of the Intervener in Bullying Posted on: Nov. 5, 2023 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… The Role of the Follower in Bullying Posted on: Nov. 4, 2023 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… The Role of the Bystander in Bullying Posted on: Oct. 31, 2023 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… The Role of the Target in Bullying Posted on: Oct. 30, 2023 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… The Role of the Bully in Bullying Posted on: Oct. 29, 2023 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… Make a Noise About Bullying Posted on: Oct. 18, 2023 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… Gaslighting and Coercive Control Posted on: Nov. 19, 2021 Gaslighting and coercive control are both types of bullying. It is important to understand the meaning of these terms so that you can recognise it when it occurs. To coincide with Anti-Bullying Week 2021, this blog will highlight how bullies use… Bullying of Women Posted on: Nov. 15, 2021 In continuation of our series of blogs for Anti-Bullying Week 2021, we are looking at the bullying of women and how it has increased in recent years, particularly since the outbreak of the coronavirus. This is a diverse subject which can also be covered… Immigrant Bullying Posted on: Nov. 8, 2021 The recent conflict in Afghanistan has raised the issue of immigration once again as thousands of refugees scrambled to flee the country. According to the United Nations, up to half a million Afghans could leave the area by the end of 2021 in response… Bullying in the Workplace Posted on: Nov. 7, 2021 As part of Anti-Bullying Week 2021, it is important to highlight that bullying is not just a school problem — adults are also affected by bullying. In fact, the bullying culture among adults in the workplace can be quite significant, especially in certain… The Long-Term Effects of Bullying Posted on: Nov. 7, 2020 In conjunction with Anti-Bullying Week (the theme for #ABW2020 is: ‘United Against Bullying’) this blog will look at the long-term effects of bullying. Whether it is bullying in schools, bullying in the workplace or online bullying, the long-term effects… United Against Bullying and Cyberbullying Posted on: Nov. 7, 2020 This year’s Anti-Bullying Week runs from Monday 16th–Friday 20th of November and the theme is:‘United Against Bullying’. The last part of the Anti-Bullying Alliance manifesto for this year states: ‘We’re all a piece of the puzzle, and together… Workplace Bullying Posted on: Oct. 17, 2020 The term ‘Sunday Scaries’ is often associated with returning to work on a Monday morning after the weekend. Although it might seem a light-hearted or comical expression, many people experience this feeling, and an increasing number of employees get an… Anti-Bullying Week 2020 Posted on: Oct. 15, 2020 It is Anti-Bullying Week from 16th–20th November 2020. The theme for this year is: ‘United Against Bullying’ and it starts off with Odd Socks Day on the Monday to kick-start the week. Odd Socks Day is a way to celebrate what makes us all different… Anti-Bullying Week 2019 Posted on: Nov. 7, 2019 It’s that time again — Anti-Bullying Week 2019. This year’s theme is: ‘Change Starts With Us’. What does this mean? It means we are all responsible and we all have a part to play in combating bullying. Whether this is bullying in schools, workplace… Homophobic Bullying Posted on: June 27, 2019 The graphic image of the two women on the Camden night bus in London on 30th May 2019 was truly shocking. This unprovoked attack was a case of vile homophobic bullying. The bloodied and distraught faces of the two innocent women caused shock and outrage… The Bullying Epidemic in Schools Posted on: June 25, 2019 A shocking report by the Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) has indicated that England is ranked highest in the world for bullying and cyberbullying among students. This survey, which was reported in a number of daily papers including… How to Deal with Bullying Posted on: Nov. 14, 2018 Our final blog in conjunction with Anti-Bullying Week 2018 looks at how to deal with bullying. The areas discussed are: how to deal with bullies, ways to handle bullying, practical advice on, how to treat a bully, how to cope with being bullied… Educating Children from a Young Age About Bullying Posted on: Nov. 13, 2018 This blog discusses the issue of educating children from a young school age about bullying. In general, if children are taught from a young age that bullying is unacceptable, these lessons and values will carry on into adulthood… Tackling Workplace Bullying Posted on: Nov. 13, 2018 Bullying at work is a serious problem and Anti-Bullying Week is a good time for companies to examine their employment policies regarding bullying… The Link Between Bullying and Substance Abuse Posted on: Nov. 12, 2018 This blog is going to examine the link between bullying and substance abuse. As discussed in our previous blog, there is a link between bullying and mental health issues, but what do bullying and substance abuse have in common? To answer this… The Effects of Bullying on Mental Health Posted on: Nov. 11, 2018 Following on from our blog on bullying in secondary schools, this article is going to examine the effects of bullying on mental health… Bullying in Secondary Schools Posted on: Nov. 10, 2018 This blog is going to discuss the issue of bullying in secondary schools. It will discuss the types and effects of bullying and also how to tackle bullying in secondary schools… Social Media and Bullying Posted on: Nov. 6, 2018 To kick start our blogs in conjunction with Anti-Bullying Week 2018, the first subject we are covering is social media and bullying. As social media has such an extensive audience and influence today, the negative side of it is the alarming amount of… Anti-Bullying Week 2018: The Future is Ours: Safe, Fun and Connected Posted on: Nov. 5, 2018 Anti-Bullying Week is with us again on Monday 12th–Friday 16th November — a time for schools, youth organisations and businesses everywhere to look at ways of preventing and tackling bullying… Dealing with Cyberbullying Posted on: Nov. 25, 2017 Cyberbullying is a word we hear a lot today, but many people are unaware how prevalent it is. Anyone can be a target of bullies. Bullying is not restricted to a certain age, race, gender, religion or sexuality. In fact, cyberbullying has become one of the… Anti-Bullying Week 2017: All Different, All Equal Posted on: Nov. 14, 2017 This week is Anti-Bullying Week and as always it is time for schools, youth organisations and businesses throughout the country to examine their anti-bullying policies and put measures in place to deal with bullying and other unacceptable behaviour… How Does it Make You Feel When You Recall that Time? Posted on: Oct. 31, 2013 I still have the odd nightmare about the bullying I experienced, even 42 years after leaving school. I still feel angry and resentful to a certain extent because I was denied a normal school life by bullies. It has taken me a long time to build up any… What Did Your School/Teachers Do? Posted on: Oct. 30, 2013 I’ve already mentioned what happened when my mother went to see the headmaster of my secondary school. Nothing really changed — in fact it actually made the bullying worse. I didn’t find the teachers approachable. I’m sure some of them must have known… What Did Your Parents Do? Posted on: Oct. 29, 2013 As mentioned previously, my father worked long hours, often seven days a week. He did go to my primary school once to see the headmaster, when he manhandled me. There was a time my mother came into secondary school with me and I was asked to name the… Who Did You Tell About The Bullying? Posted on: Oct. 23, 2013 When the bullying first started I told my family. My father worked long hours and couldn’t really take time off work to do anything about it. He did go to my primary school to see my headmaster once, but I can’t remember anything really changing and… The Torture of Bullying Posted on: Oct. 23, 2013 Some people might feel that using the word ‘torture’ about bullying is a bit of an exaggeration; but that is what it can feel like when you’re on the receiving end of it — it certainly felt that way for me. Mentally, your emotions are all over the place… My Little Victory Over the Bullies Posted on: Oct. 21, 2013 I remember an incident at school when I was about 13. One of my tormentors (not one of the worst, I should add), had really upset me by what he said to me on that particular day. If I recall correctly, it was the end of morning lessons and lunchtime… How Did You Feel At The Time? Posted on: Oct. 20, 2013 The bullying I endured had a big effect on me physically and mentally. Apart from feeling physically sick most of the time, I also felt very depressed and suicidal. I used to find it hard to sleep at night with the thought of… Anti-Bullying Week 2013 Posted on: Oct. 18, 2013 National Anti-Bullying Week 2013 takes place from 18th–22nd November. This year the focus is on cyberbullying and it provides an opportunity to examine the use of new technologies — the aim is to use them as a means to promote positive communication… What Form Did the Bullying Take? What was Done/Said? Posted on: Oct. 18, 2013 Some people say that bullying is a normal part of school life. It isn’t and it shouldn’t be. Also, the old saying, ‘sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me’, is untrue. The mental cruelty of bullying is often a lot worse than… Limerick Cyberbullying Forum 2013 Posted on: Sept. 30, 2013 Cyberbullying is rarely out of the news and we regularly hear reports where abusive messages have been spread by email or social networking sites/apps. In extreme cases, young people have been driven to suicide because they were unable to cope with the… Anti-Bullying Week 2012 Posted on: Nov. 19, 2012 Anti-Bullying Week is here again and it is a fantastic opportunity for organisations and schools all over the country to examine their anti-bullying policies… Cyberbullying Posted on: Nov. 6, 2012 In our technology-driven world, cyberbullying is fast becoming the bullying method of choice. Cyberbullying takes place via text messages, emails, instant messages, online forums, chat rooms, social media… Why Do Some Schools Not Recognise Bullying? Posted on: Sept. 24, 2012 Some head teachers/principals are reluctant to admit their school has a bullying problem. In repeated surveys and reports, a large proportion of principals feel that their school does not have a significant bullying problem… The ‘No Blame’ Approach to Bullying Posted on: May 2, 2012 Many schools throughout the world use a method of dealing with bullying called the ‘no blame’ approach. It is also known as the ‘shared concern’, as well as the ‘support group’ approach Anatol Pikas… ^
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