null What should you do if you know someone is being bullied online?

What should you do if you know someone is being bullied online?

If someone is being bullied online, the first action to take is not to join in!  Don’t comment on posts or images because it can hurt other people. Leave negative groups or conversations where the bullying may be occurring.

Bullying should be reported to someone who can help such as a parent or teacher. If you feel safe to do so, you can ask the person to stop their bullying behaviour. This is often easier to do if you are not the person being bullied. If you see someone else being bullied, be an ethical bystander (sometimes called 'upstander') by calling out the bullying behaviour and telling a trusted adult. 

Make sure that the person being bullied knows they have support and are not alone. Giving support can sometimes make a big difference to someone. Nobody deserves to be bullied.

More information can be found on the esafety.gov.au website.