14 October 2010 - Bullying must stop says Minister Kelly | Northern Ireland Executive
The pocket-sized booklet has been produced by the North-Belfast-based Tar Isteach Youth Project and will be distributed through local schools, youth and community centres and GP surgeries.
“Bullying is a form of abuse. This abuse can be emotional, verbal or physical and like all forms of abuse, it is totally unacceptable in a respectful and tolerant society,” said Minister Kelly.
“I do not think a bully always realises the very serious implications of their actions. Bullying is not a game and does not make anybody look ‘big’ or ‘important’. It can have long-term affects including leaving the person feeling alone, depressed or anxious. It may even leave the person feeling so desperate that they cannot see a way to get through it. That is why it is vital that this issue is addressed and, as the booklet being launched today rightly says, we all have a responsibility to stop bullying.
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