Let's Stop Bullying

As the school summer holidays come to an end, Speedy Street Solutions are backing the 'Let's Stop Bullying' campaign.

Let's Stop Bullying is an anti bullying initiative created by Force Media and is aimed at raising public awareness in local communities about bullying. Touching on a wide range of sensitive issues the aim is to break down the barriers and bring the issues out in the open. The website provides a gateway to resources which children, young people and adults can access to provide them with useful and discreet advice.

Bullying at school...

Unfortunately, many young peole won't be looking forward to going back to school due to a variety of issues which may include, bullying, anxiety, cyber bullying, psychological bullying, depression and more. The world is already tough enough for young people, and they deserve to thrive in a positive experience when they're at school.

Helplines

Speedy Street Solutions Director, Wayne Newsome said, "Young people's lives can be harmed forever when they are victims of bullying - and today, there are so many different ways in which they can be suffering. It's important for them to know that there is help out there for them - and they can talk to someone in complete confidence. Let's do everything we can to stop bullying and help the youngsters who possibly don't know who to turn to."

If you're suffering from issues such as bullying or anxiety - in fact anything at all, you can contact: www.letsstopbullying.co.uk There are also several other helpline numbers available where you can talk to someone. Helplines include:

CHILDLINE: 0800 11 11

NSPCC: 0808 800 5000

The Anti-Bullying Network: 0131 651 6100

...or website help: www.kidscape.org.uk www.abs-kids.co.uk www.childline.org.uk www.bulliesout.com www.themix.org.uk www.bullying.co.uk