General advice

Bullying can take many forms, from name-calling to social exclusion, harassment of LGBTQ individuals, or even bullying in sports settings and at university. Each type of bullying poses unique challenges, but the emotional and psychological impact on children and teens can have a huge impact. Understanding these different forms of bullying is essential in helping your child feel more informed and supported. Our advice section on the various forms of bullying including name calling, LGBTQ bullying, bullying a sports club or at university. We also explore what is bullying and the myths and facts around bullying.

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We're here for families

If you are looking for advice on bullying and worried about your child or teen who is experiencing bullying, we are here for you. We understand the impact of bullying and why it is important to get this resolved. You can call us on our helpline on 0808 800 222, send us a message on WhatsApp on 07441 444125, talk to us via our live chat service or email us at askus@familylives.org.uk

We have a dedicated section on our forums on all topics related to bullying. Our forums are a safe space if you would like to share issues or dilemmas with others who understand what you are going through. Our forums are moderated by our team of moderators who are trained to provide support to families.

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Useful organisations

Find out more about your rights, what support you should expect and more from GOV.UK.

The Anti Bullying Alliance have a helpful bullying information toolkit for parents and carers. 

EACH - Education Action Challenging Homophobia challenges homophobia, specifically homophobic bullying, through education.