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We’re going purple for BulliesOut and supporting Anti-Bullying Week! This year the theme for Anti-Bullying Week is Reach Out.
Bullying is a constant issue that many of us are faced with at some point or other in our lives. And while we may think of bullying as a playground activity, it reaches way beyond the school system. Each and every person around the world. No matter what age, in every school, college, university and workplace can be affected by bullying.
The theme of Reach Out came about following consultation with teachers and pupils by the Anti-Bullying Alliance which coordinates Anti-Bullying Week every year in England and Wales.
Following the success of the campaign in 2021 – when a jaw-dropping 80% of schools marked the week reaching over 7.5 million children and young people – Anti-Bullying Week will remind everyone whether it’s in school, at home, in the community or online, to Reach Out and show each other the support we need.
Bullying behaviour can be:
Bullying causes unimaginable distress to a person, including anxiety, stress and depression. It affects all areas of your emotional well-being and has a major impact on your mental health. And it’s not just those being bullied that it affects. For instance, bullying also affects the bystanders who see it happen, the families, the friendship groups. Additionally, the bully themselves.
Those who are bullied may:
We all take part in a little banter with flatmates and course mates, but there’s a limit!
Think of how the other person could take it. It can be confusing for someone to try and work out whether name-calling, for example, is banter or bullying. However, if it’s a one-off then it’s just banter, but when it becomes persistent and regular, it’s crossed the line. Banter becomes bullying when it is:
In university and/or your workplace. There will be times when conflict takes place between you and another. You need to be able to understand the difference between a conflict and an example of bullying.
Conflict:
Bullying:
Above all, it’s important to reach out and seek help if you are experiencing any form of bullying. You can speak to your family and friends although we understand that doing so can be more difficult than confronting the bully themselves.
Try speaking to someone at your university first, this could a student support adviser, a personal tutor or a student union rep. You can even confide in any member of university staff who you feel comfortable with. Don’t be afraid to have a chat with any of our friendly team in your Host student accommodation. Our on-site teams really do care about you. Your wellbeing and happiness are important to us all at Host.
No one deserves to be bullied and you have the right to make a formal complaint to your university. Once you take those vital first steps to report the bullying, the university is obligated to safeguard your interests. Meaning they will be there to support you. And you can enjoy your studying in a safe and respectable environment.
The processess of making a complaint to your university: They must undertake a full investigation which may lead to disciplinary action being taken against the perpetrator. Your university should have a clear anti-bullying policy in place. You should be able to get a copy on the university website or just ask for one.
Resources: BulliesOut, Anti-Bullying Alliance.
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It’s a simple campaign! For every percent we reduce our overall utilities (electric, water and gas) consumption by we donate to one of our nominated charities.
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