The bystander ...

What does a bystander look like?

The bystander is a person who sees the bullying taking place, and behaves like this:

  • They don't know what to do, so they don't do anything

  • They are scared that if they help the victim, the bully will turn on them

  • They feel guilty about not doing anything to help

  • They feel powerless to do anything, because they aren't in control

  • They don't want to be a tell-tale if they report the bullying

  • They feel unsafe, and unable to take action