To create a world where bullying is unacceptable

BeatBullying Workshop 45 minutes Zoe Brownlie Head of Delivery BeatBullying

Today we will cover...  What are bullying and cyberbullying  Effects and consequences of bullying and cyberbullying  Statistics  Introduction to the BeatBullying website  Introduction to MindFull - our new mental health charity for young people

OUR MISSION Creating a world where bullying, violence and harassment is unacceptable OUR VISION Empowering people to understand, recognise and say no to bullying, violence and harassment by giving them the tools to transform their lives and the lives of their peers Working with families, schools, and communities to understand the problem, campaign for change and provide a sustainable efficient and proven solution.

WHAT IS BULLYING? TASK In pairs, write down your definition of bullying and Cyberbullying, and the difference between the two Bullying is Cyberbullying is The differences between the two are

Bullying Definition Key points: It is deliberate behaviour – with the intention of hurting someone It can be done by one person, or by a group of people It is repeated over time (it is not a one off incident) There is a power imbalance Government definition: “Behaviour by an individual or group, usually repeated over time, that intentionally hurts another individual or group either physically or emotionally.”

DEFINING CYBERBULLYING... The use of Information and Communications technology, particularly mobile phones and the internet, deliberately to upset someone else.” (DCSF 2007) How? Mobile phones Social networking sites Forums Blogs/Vlogs GamingWebcams sIM (Instant messaging)

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BULLYING AND CYBERBULLYING Can do it from own home Doesn't have to be face to face Quick and direct Anonymity Can reach a larger audience Can get somebody else in trouble by pretending to be them Can send embarrassing pictures Can get caught up in it, sometimes without realising

STATISTICS What percentage of children aged say they have experienced bullying? (DCSF, 2009) 28%46%72% What percentage of parents of year olds say their children have experienced bullying? (Staying Safe Survey, DCSF, 2009) 32%43%62% What percentage of learning-disabled children are bullied? (Mencap, 2007) 48%71%82%

Those who are bullied are twice as likely not to be in education, employment or training (NEET) at age 16 (DCSF,2008) 1 in 3 young people aged have experienced some form of cyber bullying (BB, 2009) 20,000 young people truant everyday as a result of bullying 1 million young people are bullied every week, inside and outside of school. Decreasing the confidence, attainment and well being of those affected 44% of all child suicides in the UK may be related to bullying (BB, 2010)

Effects Consequences Feeling embarrassed Feeling unwanted Crying Feeling frustrated/ threatened Bruises Truancy Feeling worthless Feeling sad Retaliation Angry Self-pity Feeling intimidated Feeling worried Can’t sleep/ insomnia/ nightmares Loss of concentration/ confidence Self-harming Stress, anxiety Bedwetting Hospitalisation Panic attacks Drinking and taking drugs May become a bully Depression Suicide Emotional & physical scars Low self esteem Lack of employment Unable to develop relationships Can be positive – increased empathy and desire to help others

Virtual Violence II Survey Results (Secondary): 1 in 3 young people have experienced cyberbulling 1 in 13 have experienced persistent cyberbullying Of these - 26% said it first happened online 20% said fear of cyberbullys made them reluctant to go to school 5% resorted to self harm and 3% reported an attempt of suicide 1 in 10 teachers experienced harassment via technology (48% heard it happening to colleagues)

The BeatBullying Website

Online Intervention BeatBullying’s unique online support service provides young people affected by bullying with an instantly accessible community of help and support staffed by trained peer mentors and professional counsellors and moderators every day between 8am - 2am. Whether a young person is nervous about their first day at school, or pushed to the brink of suicidal thoughts by bullying, we are there to provide immediate intervention, practical advice and ongoing support.

Impact 35% reduction in bullying in schools running the programme through young people gaining an in-depth understanding of the issue, its impact, and how to prevent it 95% of mentors trained report enhanced mentoring skills and confidence 72% of young people rate their experience of mentoring as helpful 68% report improved wellbeing 91% of teachers rate the programme as an effective intervention and report positive improvements in school life as a result

MindFull –Our New Mental Health Charity The BB group have worked with over 1.6 million young people so far. The BB Group launched BeatBullying mentors in As a result of young people speaking online to our counsellors about mental health issues it was clear a new service was needed. In 2011 we set up a young advisors panel which helped design MindFull. MindFull launched in July 2013 by Ed Milliband and Tanya Byron.

The MindFull website

Transforming service delivery 1.Self-help: downloadable information, interactive tools and signposting 2.Mentoring: peer mentors, adults 3.Counselling: no waiting lists and choice

MindFull Objectives: 1. Increase young people’s awareness and understanding of mental health. 2.Improve young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing through early intervention. 3.Encourage participation and choice over young people’s mental health service provision. 4.Deliver counseling and support to young people whenever they need it, wherever they are. MindFull will foster a culture in which young people are both confident and able to access support at the earliest opportunity.

MindFull to date Since launching on 5th July 2013 MindFull has had: 28,000+ unique visitors to the website young people registered to get support/advice 400+ counselling sessions 275+ young mentors trained 130+ life mentors (over 18s) trained

Thank you for attending For further information on BeatBullying contact: Zoe Brownlie, Head of Delivery For further information on MindFull contact: Laura Smart, Head of MindFull or