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Types of bullying

Bullying can happen anywhere and be about anything. We've got advice about different types of bullying, and how you can get help and support.

Bullying and cyberbullying

If you or someone you know is being bullied, we're here to help.

Bullying on social media

If you're being bullied on social media, we can help you to cope and report the bullying.

Discrimination, hate crime and equality

Find out what it means and what you can do to protect yourself.

Homophobic and transphobic bullying

Bullying is always wrong. Find out how we can help.

Faith and religious bullying

You don't have to cope alone, we can support you.

Racism and racial bullying

Get help and advice if someone is being abusive or nasty to you because of your race.

Being bullied because you're deaf

Being bullied is never your fault. Get support if you're being bullied.

Getting help if you're being bullied

It can be hard asking for support, but we've got advice to help.

Bounce back from bullying

Being bullied can make you feel like things can never get better, but we've got a tool that can help.

Your letters about bullying

Why am I the target | Ask Sam

Dear Sam. I have just finished my first year of secondary school, but for some reason, everyone just picks on ME and ...

My 'friend' keeps ignoring my boundaries | Ask Sam

I met him online, and we mostly talk on a group chat we are both in. He actually seemed really nice and funny, but he...

idk | Ask Sam

Hi Sam. how are you? I really need some help. There’s this girl at school, and things between us have been really tox...

I dont know what to do about getting bullied

hey so for like 3/4 year iv been getting bullied on and off by this same guy. Hes done things such as spitting on me ...

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Ask Sam

Write a message to Sam about anything, or look at what other people have asked.

Get support

We're here for you on the phone or online. You can also speak to a Childline counsellor 1-2-1 or email us.

Toolbox

Take your mind off things with games, use our tools to find ways to cope or get creative and let your feelings out. It’s all in your handy toolbox.