Spotlight on ... Bystander behaviour
This section puts the spotlight on a range of different topics.
The current topic is about bystander behaviour.
Roll your cursor over the panel of young people to see what they are discussing - then click on one to read more.
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What's the issue?
Bullying is a difficult problem that only gets worse when it is ignored. Research has demonstrated that bystanders play a significant role in bullying.
- Bystanders are present most of the time (85%), where adults are rarely present
- Most young people feel uncomfortable but very few know what to do to stop it happening
- Bullying behaviour is reinforced where people watch but do nothing
- When bystanders do intervene, the bullying is more likely to stop quickly most of the time.
The solutions involve not only students but also school staff and parents. Members of the whole school community may be involved in bullying, being bullied or by knowing that the bullying is happening. We can each be part of the problem - or part of the solution.
It's up to everyone to create a safe school environment and we can all help. Motivating bystanders to act is now being promoted as a major positive response, not just for schools, but in communities and workplaces.
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