November is Anti-Bullying Month

“Bullying” means systematically and chronically inflicting physical hurt or psychological distress on one or more students or employees.

It has been a major issue in schools and private sectors of nation. The action could be controlled yet others with very short patience have been "suspects" of bullying habits. Sometimes, we don't even consider the thoughts of joking somebody that unexpectedly we have hurt their feelings...

The mission of this celebration is to encourage people to stop those skirmishes which come from small yet unnoticeable jerks and inconsiderate handling of others to us.

The policy sets forth guidelines for the identification and reporting of bullying – as the overall goal of the initiative is the protection of students and their increased feelings of safety and belonging. The policy requires teachers and staff to utilize a variety of prevention and intervention activities and includes tools and resources that create environments of safety and respect and expectations of appropriate behavior.

However, Anti-Bullying Week is an annual UK event which aims to raise awareness of bullying of children and young people, in schools and elsewhere, and to highlight ways of preventing and responding to it. Anti-Bullying Week is organised by the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA), which is made up of about sixty member organisations.

• First Anti-Bullying Week - 22 to 26 November 2004 (included launch of the 'stand up for us' guidance for primary schools and secondary schools).

• Second Anti-Bullying Week - 21 to 25 November 2005 (launched at Westminster Central Hall, London). The event was co-hosted by the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA), Childline, and the Diana Memorial Award.

• Third Anti-Bullying Week - 20-24 November 2006. The theme was the Bystander ('See it, Stop it, Get help')

• Fourth Anti-Bullying Week - 19-23 November 2007. The theme was Bullying in the Community ('Safer Together, Safer Wherever')

• Fifth Anti-Bullying Week - 17-21 November 2008. The theme was Difference and Diversity ('Being Different, Belonging Together')

• Anti-Bullying Week 2009 (16-20 November) will focus on Cyberbullying, with the slogan 'Stay Safe in Cyberspace'

 I hope that bullying would be lessen in our own manners and conduct.. If we start goodness to others.. then who knows.? our world would be war-free!