These Quick Tipsare intended to help bullies, victims and bystanders make responsible and safe decisions to stop, intervene and help prevent bullying.

BULLIES can learn to say to themselves:

·                     I don’t have to do this.

·                     I can make a better choice.

·                     I can keep my hands to myself.

·                     I can walk away.

·                     I can control myself.

·                     There’s a better way.

·                     I’m better than this.

·                     I’m in charge of me

·                     I can stop and think.

·                     I can put on the breaks.

BYSTANDERS can stop bullying by:

·                     Refusing to join in

·                     Refusing to watch

·                     Speaking out

·                     Reporting the bully

·                     Standing up for the victim

·                     Gathering around the victim

·                     Being a friend

·                     Including the victim

·                     Distracting the bully

VICTIMS can respond to a bully by:

·                     Avoiding bullies

·                     Acting confident

·                     Looking confident

·                     Being observant

·                     Telling a friend

·                     Telling an adult

·                     Being assertive

·                     Staying calm

·                     Keeping a safe distance

·                     Walking away

·                     Saying, “Stop it” or “Leave me alone”

·                     Using humor

·                     Traveling in a group

·                     Joining a group

·                     When in danger-RUN!