Bullying rarely happens in isolation. There are many individuals and organisations that will see it happening – from teachers, school staff, and pupils to the parents who hear about it, to the online social media platforms where bullying messages are posted. There are clear markers where others could stop and think, offer support and speak out.
We talk a lot about the worrying numbers of children experiencing bullying each day, but this year we want to talk about the changes we can make to help reduce bullying and respond to it appropriately when it does happen.
At a time when school-age students are protesting for change, such as climate activist Greta Thunberg and movements like the Extinction Rebellion, the power of taking action is clearly evident. Can we harness this to help try and reduce bullying both face-to-face and online?
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