Upstanders are young people who do what?

• A. Join the bully
• B. Care enough to tell a bully to stop mean behavior
• C. Avoid conflict
• D. Collect evidence

Answer: (B)

Intervening when you see bullying by speaking up or getting help is what upstanders do. They care enough about others to tell the bully to stop the mean behavior, which directly interrupts the harm and shows courage and responsibility. This active stance helps protect the person being targeted and can deter further bullying, contributing to a safer, more respectful environment. If you’re concerned for your own safety, seek help from a trusted adult rather than handling it alone. The other approaches—joining the bully, avoiding the conflict, or just collecting evidence—don’t stop the harm and don’t demonstrate the protective action upstanders take.