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Bullying can take a number of forms from verbal, physical and cyber and it can be hard to deal with, but it's important to remember you don't have to face it alone. Discover our resources and get the support you deserve.

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There are many ways you can support Shout this festive season. From buying a charity advent calendar or Christmas jumper to kicking off your new year with a festive fundraising walk, we’ve listed the top five ways you can help keep our lifeline open this Christmas.

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