Who should i tell?
Tell an adult you trust about the cyberbullying. This could be a parent or carer, a teacher at your school, an aunt or uncle. If you tell someone they can help make it stop. The evidence you have saved can then be passed onto the adult you have told.
You can also talk to CyberMentors. They are a group of young people who can talk to you about the bullying and give helpful advice and support. Find them at www.cybermentors.org.uk
If you feel you can’t talk to someone just yet, call Childline in confidence on 0800 1111.
For more information and advice you can visit a great site called Beat Bullying: www.beatbullying.org
If you’re being bullied because of your sexuality, there are a number of organisations who you can talk to:
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QYN is a national non-profit making organisation that is run by and for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) and Queer Young People and is based in the United Kingdom. It campaigns to promote the rights and views of LGBT young people. It provides young people with a place to interact and get involved with the grass-roots campaigns.
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London Gay and Lesbian Switchboard 0207 8377324 (24 hours)
This helpline offers confidential advice for young people who are experiencing confusion or problems regarding their sexual orientation.
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LGBT Youth Scotland is a national youth organisation. It provides a range of services and opportunities for young people, families and professionals the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people in the life of Scotland. It has good advice sections on coming out and forming healthy relationships and how to deal with homophobic bullying.