
Name-calling, ridicule and humiliation. One in six teenagers has experienced cyberbullying

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Violence is not an isolated incident or an exception — it is a phenomenon that affects a significant part of society in many different forms. Contrary to common assumptions, it is not limited to particular communities or high-risk groups.
The data documents its real scale, while one of the key mechanisms that allows it to persist is the inaction of witnesses. The statistics presented here reflect the real experiences of children, young people and adults who often receive no response from those around them in moments of crisis.
TOP 5
for cyberbullying in Europe
Poland ranks among the European countries with the highest rates of cyberbullying, according to the report: WHO
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Our mission
Responding is a skill that can be learned. Our programme is not merely an immediate response to a problem — it is a system designed to create lasting changes in attitudes. We are building a society in which responding to violence becomes a social norm and passivity is replaced by agency and awareness.
We combine scientific precision with practical training, bridging the missing link between knowledge and action. We implement our standard systematically across different areas of social life, based on three pillars that guide participants from mindful observation to safe intervention.
Just one year ago, this initiative was driven by one person.
Today, nearly 30 people from across Poland are building it together.
We did not come together because we lived in the same city.
We did not come together through a single organisation.
What brought us together was the belief
that responding can be learned.
Każda z tych osób wnosi swój czas i doświadczenie, bo wierzy, że kultura reagowania nie powstaje sama. Tworzą ją ludzie.
Our foundations
I notice and understand. I learn to recognise the mechanisms of violence and signs of exclusion — both offline and online. This module teaches where the line lies between a joke and harm, and how to notice what others try to ignore. This is where change begins.
I choose awareness. I focus on empathy and emotional intelligence. I learn to listen to others while clearly communicating my own needs and respecting boundaries — both mine and other people’s. I build the foundation for healthy relationships before a difficult situation arises.
I take action. I learn effective and safe ways to break the cycle of indifference. This module turns theory into practice, teaching conscious bystander behaviour and responsibility for what happens without the need to be a hero. My response matters.
I notice and understand. I learn to recognise the mechanisms of violence and signs of exclusion — both offline and online. This module teaches where the line lies between a joke and harm, and how to notice what others try to ignore. This is where change begins.
I choose awareness. I focus on empathy and emotional intelligence. I learn to listen to others while clearly communicating my own needs and respecting boundaries — both mine and other people’s. I build the foundation for healthy relationships before a difficult situation arises.
I take action. I learn effective and safe ways to break the cycle of indifference. This module turns theory into practice, teaching conscious bystander behaviour and responsibility for what happens without the need to be a hero. My response matters.
Zaangażuj się w działania, dzięki którym więcej osób będzie wiedziało, jak reagować na przemoc i krzywdę.
Share your story
Understanding the mechanisms that drive us, both those that lead to taking action and those that cause passivity, is an invaluable lesson in how to respond.
Share your story: tell us about moments when you received support, situations in which you chose not to stay silent, or moments when you did not know how to respond. Every account helps us break down social barriers and educate others. We publish selected stories with commentary from our experts, giving the community practical tools for safe action.
Taking part is entirely voluntary — you can submit your story anonymously.
If you choose to provide personal data, you have all rights granted under the GDPR, including the right to withdraw your consent and request deletion of your story at any time.
Please remember — all published stories are anonymous.
⚠️ DO NOT include in your story:
* the full names of other people (perpetrators, witnesses or people experiencing violence),
* information that could identify other people (school name + class + date = identification),
* sensitive data about other people (health information, sexual orientation or criminal convictions).
If your story concerns a minor, change any details that could identify them. The Foundation’s editorial team may edit or reject a story that breaches the above rules.
Responding to violence requires judgement and attention to safety. The guidance below will help you act effectively without putting yourself at risk.
Even if you were unable to intervene during the incident, approach the person afterwards. Ask whether they need help, offer support and help them contact the emergency services.
(including people experiencing suicidal thoughts)
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