What is Anti-Bullying Week?
Anti-Bullying Week is an annual campaign coordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance which this year takes place between Monday 10th – Friday 14th November. This year’s theme is; ‘Power for Good’ with a message from the Anti-Bullying Alliance around why this theme was chosen below:
Every year, bullying impacts the lives of countless young people and silence helps it grow.
That’s why, this Anti-Bullying Week, we’re empowering young people to use their Power for Good to safely speak up and raise awareness when they see bullying, face to face or online.
Lasting change needs all of us. From playgrounds to parliament, our homes to our phones — we all have a part to play.
Together, we can use our Power for Good to end bullying – for good.
The theme of Power for Good has come about following consultation with teachers and pupils by the Anti-Bullying Alliance. Teachers and children wanted a theme that empowered them to do something positive to counter the harm and hurt that bullying causes. Following the success of the campaign in 2024 – when over 80% of schools marked the week, reaching over 7.5 million children and young people – this year, we’ll empower children and young people to use their Power for Good to speak out, support others, and build a world where kindness wins.
If you are unsure of what the definition of bullying is, then click here to find out from the Anti-Bullying Alliance.
However bullying does not only happen among young people, many people experience bullying in their workplaces and adults, as well as young people, can experience cyber bullying. Bullying comes in many different forms and can happen to anyone.
How to Reach Out in Anti-Bullying Week 2025
As usual, schools will be able to download free teaching resources and themed assemblies, these are available on the Anti-Bullying Alliance website and will focus on the activities we can all take, to reach out and stop bullying.
Young people (or their parents) can get support around bullying either online from websites such as; Anti-Bullying Alliance or Family Lives or young people can also get telephone and online support from Childline around bullying and how this makes you feel by calling: 0800 1111 or visiting their website here.
Adults can get support from ACAS if they are being bullied in the workplace either by accessing useful information on ACAS‘ website or by contacting them on: 0300 123 1100 for support. For emotional support around bullying and the effects it has, adults can contact the Samaritans for free on: 116123.
You can also check out the Anti-Bullying Alliance video below for more tips on reaching out.
How to get involved in Anti-Bullying Week 2025
If you want to get involved with Anti-Bullying Week 2025, whether this is something you want to do on your own, in your workplace or school, visit Anti-Bullying Alliance‘s website for how you can do this.
