The risk of bullying and harassment by adults or children should be anticipated by taking active steps to prevent it occurring. A prompt and decisive response should be made to any indications that it is taking place.
WHAT IS BULLYING?
Bullying is repeated aggression be it verbal, psychological or physical, which is conducted by an individual or group against others. It is behaviour, which is intentionally aggravating and intimidating and occurs mainly among children in social environments such as schools, sports clubs and other organisations working with children. It includes behaviour such as teasing, taunting, threatening, hitting or extortion by one or more children against a victim. It is the responsibility of participants to deal with bullying that may take place in the Club/Organisation. Each Club/Organisation should have a clear policy on bullying which is known to members and implemented by Coaches/Managers/Committee. Incidents of bullying should be dealt with immediately and not tolerated under any circumstances.
Many Children are reluctant to tell adults that they are being bullied. Older children are even more reluctant. this underlines the need for constant vigilance and encouragement to report bullying.
The Erris United/Iorras Aontaithe, Child/Youth protection Officer is Mary Teresa Barrett call her on 087-9697774