The calls to action haven’t resulted in much change. We need to do better. The stakes are enormous.
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Canada has marked Pink Shirt Day since 2007, but meaningful progress in tackling bullying requires solidarity from youth, teachers, schools, parents, governments and the general public.
Bullying is far more complex than current interventions acknowledge.
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When they are repeatedly victimised, some individuals turn to bullying as a coping mechanism, seeking power and control.
Spreading rumors about others is one form of bullying.
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No matter your age, if you’re being bullied − there’s help out there.
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Instead of trying to change individual’s behaviour, a new study puts the focus on how teachers can create an “anti-bullying climate” in their classes.