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Bullying is discrimination

There is no place for bullying in our society

Experts in Dispute Resolution

The National Bullying Helpline was the brainchild of Christine Pratt and  her husband David - who also run a successful HR Consultancy; HR & Diversity Management Limited. 

Christine first realised the enormity of bullying and harassment in the workplace in the mid 1990's so launched a national helpline as a subsidiary to her HR Consultancy. Subsequently, in 2007, the Helplines was awarded Charity status and it went on to become a household name - providing practical and timely support to both adults and children; those bullied in the community, the home, the playground and/or the workplace. In fact the helpline was unique and today it is the only organisation of its kind run by qualified HR professionals.

In hindsight, registering as a Charity was non-productive for a number of reasons. The founders felt unable to lobby or campaign freely - as one might expect from a Charity striving with good cause to improve laws and lives. In addition, despite enormous popularity and an increased level of phone calls to the helpline itself, lack of funding and limited resources meant that the Charity had to be discontinued. HR & Diversity Management Limited, having funded the Helpline for almost 10 years, felt simply unable to continue to fund such a major operation.

Today, the website continues to be updated in order that 'Joe Public' can obtain proper help and support. This website is now a central source of useful and practical information. Whether you are the bully, the bullied, the employer, the employee, a dispute resolution service provider, an academic or just a member of the public seeking 'up to date' information - we can help. Employment Law Solicitors, Family Law Solicitors, Mediators, Coaches, Counsellors, Mental Health experts, HR practitioners and any/all ''Dispute Resolution Service Providers' are invited to advertise their services on this website.

We are now a One-Stop-Shop. We are a practical source of information for all those interested in conflict resolution including; cyber-bullyng, stalking, discrimination, abuse of power, bullying or harassment or any other form of anti-social behaviour.

We are 'your' National Bullying Helpsite.

THE TEAM

Christine Pratt CEO & FCIPD, FCMI and Fellow of the ILM
David Pratt Executive and Co-Founder
Company Accountant and Bookkeeper

Directors, Associates and Administrative staff

THE POWER OF A BULLYING HELPSITE

Case Study 1
A mother with two children contacted us. Child A and possibly Child B had been sexually assaulted. Two further children were identified as potentially at risk. We sought consent from the mother to alert the authorities. Feedback confirmed our worst fears. Just one call from a concerned mother means that, today, three or more children are now safe.

Case Study 2
Child C, a Student under 18 years, worked part-time to raise funds for their study. Child C contacted us claiming he had been physically assaulted and instantly dismissed by a Supervisor. The conduct of the Supervisor was addressed by the employer. Child C is now safe.

Case Study 3
A teacher, Adult D, was allegedly bullied by her Head teacher so contacted NBH for advice. The case resulted in an internal investigation, costly legal proceedings and bad PR for the school and local authority. To this day the school denies bullying but the aggrieved teacher subsequently won an employment tribunal case. The school has, since, reviewed its anti-bullying policies.

Case Study 4
A NHS employee, Adult E, was signed off work for months with 'work related stress'. (Up to 90% of employees who call our Helplines claim they suffer with stress). NBH advised Adult E of her statutory rights and encouraged her to follow process. Feeling empowered and a little more confident the employee faced her demons and an amicable resolution was reached by the parties. Highly skilled Adult E continues to work for the NHS today.

Case Study 5
NBH received an anonymous email from Child F. All it said was; ‘I have been raped. My life is over’. The email was traced. Child F is now safe.

NB: The above cases are true. Timelines are not detailed and in some cases information is omitted and/or the age and sex of the target of the bullying has been changed to protect the identity of individuals. Our duty of Confidentiality is to our caller.

“Bullying hurts”.
..said a child, aged 8

UK Leading Experts in Conflict Resolution

PLEASE NOTE

We are not a Charity.

We are, however, UK leading experts in Dispute Resolution.

We allow Dispute Resolution Service Providers to advertise their services on this site.

We provide dispute resolution advice and support and information regarding related Case and Employment Law.

We provide training, mediation and workplace investigtion services.

We assist schools, parents and teachers with bullying and cyber-bullying issues.

We provide a whole host of professional support services addressing anti-social behaviour.

We are abe to refer complex cases to Employment Law Solicitors.

We refer cases to Dispute Resolution Service providers under the terms of 'open and transparent' processes.

Alternatively, you can self-select professional expertise from information you will find on this website.

We prefer not to use the term 'victim'.

We will help you understand what your rights are and what options are open to you.

We receive calls also from individuals who have been accused of bullying. We can help you too.

We all have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

Our duty of confidentiality is to you - our client.

PROCESS

Our processes are open and transparent.

We have a Working Agreement with all our Associates.

We are leading UK experts in Conflict Resolution.

You will be treated with the utmost dignity and respect at all times.

Bully in Sight - How to predict, resist, challenge and
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£30 including postage and packaging. While stocks last.

Tim Field's unique insight into bullying, gained from personal experience, enables everyone to appreciate the causes, consequences and costs of this inappropriate but widespread management style which needlessly blights the lives of so many ordinary hard- working people. As one of the UK's leading specialists on workplace bullying, Tim regularly gave talks, presentations and training workshops, appeared on radio and television and was featured in newspapers and magazines. His work was pioneering and simply years ahead of its time. Christine Pratt (founder of this website) assisted Tim with content for his book and often assisted Tim with Employment Law content for his website also. See Acknowledgements, page xi of Bully In Sight.

To place an order send your cheque made out to 'HR & Diversity Management Limited'. PO Box 1276, Swindon. Wiltshire. Don't forget to include your name and contact details.

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