With 1 in 6 ACT students experiencing bullying on an ongoing basis it is important that children know how to get help and receive support.
Bullying is known to have long term consequences for both the victim and the perpetrator.
Someone who is bullied regularly may suffer depression more frequently in adulthood and find it more difficult to develop relationships. Children who are bullies and do not seek counselling are likely to become aggressive, antisocial adults. The level of bullying and harassment in the schoolyard and outside the playground is of grave concern. If you work with children there is a high likelihood that you know children who have experienced bullying. I hope that this article is of interest to community workers and parents alike.