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| How to Help a Friend |
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Let your friend know there are adults and organizations out there that can help them: Kids Help Phone Line, a guidance counsellor at school or a kind teacher or adult they trust. If they don’t find someone right away, keep looking. Listen to your friend but let them know they don’t have to put up with someone else’s intimidating behaviour whether it’s a boyfriend or a bully at school. It’s important to talk about it, encourage your friend not to stay silent and to keep talking until they get help. Organize yourselves and inform friends that this kind of unequal, unhealthy relationship behaviour is not acceptable. Take your friend seriously when they tell you they are being hurt or bullied in school. Walk with them and help them not to be alone at school if they are afraid. Being bullied can be devastating even after it’s over. Understand if your friend might need to keep talking about it or needs support. Report any abusive behaviour to the principal of the school. Encourage your friend to keep a journal of any abusive or unequal relationship behaviour. Tell your friend if he/she witnesses violence or abuse to call 911 and the Kid’s Help Line at 1-800-668-6868 for support. |
