9. Anti Bullying Policy

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ANTI BULLYING POLICY.

Bullying is often considered to be a fifth type of abuse but when it does occur.

It usually has elements of one or more of the four categories identified.

-The bully can be a parent who pushes too hard,
-a coach or manager with a ‘win at all costs’ attitude
-or another intimidating child.
-It should also be recognised that bullying can take place in the virtual world of social networking sites, emails or text messages.

Bullying should not be ignored and the victim should be supported through what can be a traumatic experience.

Bullying will not just go away. Bullies can be very cunning and develop strategies to avoid it being seen by anyone but the victim.

Bullying takes many forms but ultimately it is the perception of the victim that determines whether or not they are being bullied rather than the intention of the bully.

There are opportunities to bully at any rugby club or activity. It is the way that incidences are dealt with which makes the difference between life being tolerable or becoming a misery for the victim.

Bullying will not be tolerated.