Bullying

When one or more people are often mean to the same person, that’s bullying.

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What is bullying?

When the same person is teased repeatedly, that's called bullying.

Bullying can be:

  • kicking or pushing
  • stealing or damaging things
  • calling someone names, teasing them, or gossiping about them
  • ostracising someone from a friend group
  • making someone do something they don’t want to do
  • mean messages online

Bullying hurts people a lot. Watching and not doing anything is also participating in bullying. It is never OK to bully someone.

Tell an adult if you are bullied or know someone who has been bullied. You can always get help.

What should I do if I am bullied online or if someone shares pictures of me that I don’t want others to see?

Resources

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Communication counsellor

A communication counsellor is here to listen, support, and assist you in all cases related to inappropriate behaviour or abuse within organized sports or youth activities.

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Advisory board on bullying in primary and upper secondary schools

If your bullying case is not resolved, you can refer it to the advisory board for primary or upper secondary school on bullying.

1717

The Red Cross Helpline 1717 is a phone service and webchat for those who need someone to talk to in confidentiality. They are open 24 hours, and it's free to call.

Lands­teymið

Landsteymið helps everyone in the school community, from kindergarten to secondary school.

Domestic violence

Domestic violence can happen in all kinds of families.

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