{"id":257824,"date":"2020-05-15T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/257824\/be-the-change-and-stand-against-bullying\/"},"modified":"2020-05-15T11:18:44","modified_gmt":"2020-05-15T09:18:44","slug":"be-the-change-and-stand-against-bullying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2020\/05\/15\/be-the-change-and-stand-against-bullying\/","title":{"rendered":"Be the change and stand against bullying"},"content":{"rendered":"

May is bullying awareness month and RADA, a NPO, will be shifting its focus to the topic of bullying and its effects.<\/p>\n

Public relations officer of RADA, Tracey Pitout, said since its inception, the organisation’s intention has always been to start conversations on real-world issues.<\/p>

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\u201cThere is no doubt that bullying is a worldwide problem affecting more than the youth.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis issue is evident on the playground, in the boardroom and on the road with rage-filled drivers,\u201d said Tracey.<\/p>

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Tracey explained how the fear-driven behaviour can take on many shapes and forms including physical, verbal, cyber and social.<\/p>\n

Each of them are intense and debilitating.<\/p>\n

\u201cFeeling powerless and stuck leads to isolation, depression, low self-esteem and sometimes suicide.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to the PR officer, research has shown one in six children worldwide are faced with bullying and more specifically, cyberbullying.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThese statistics are from reported cases only,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Tracey explained why people bully others.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the bully, it\u2019s all about regaining a sense of power and control in their lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a retaliation for the pain that they are feeling.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe problem of making yourself feel better by making someone else feel worse is not the solution.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe tormentor, the victim, and the spectator all play a role and have control over how to respond to situations, so break the cycle, stand up for yourself and stand up for others,\u201d Tracey said.<\/p>\n

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She said RADA promotes self-responsibility and self-awareness, which are important attributes that can redefine the way we treat others.<\/p>\n

\u201cRespect, tolerance and understanding of others are critical in creating a safe and peaceful environment for all,\u201d added Tracey.<\/p>\n

To help, become a RADA angel, sponsor a project or make donations whether monetary, food or resources visit www.rada.co.za, www.rada.co.za\/donations or email to tracey@rada.co.za.<\/p>\n

You can also call or WhatsApp\u00a0 to 071 326 0200.<\/p>\n

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