It can cause life long damage to victims. A school's failure to deal with bullying endangers the safety of all its pupils by allowing a hostile environment to interfere with learning. There is clear, unambiguous evidence that school action can dramatically reduce the incidence of bullying. The size of the problem Studies show that bullying is an international problem that affects all schools. There is a remarkable similarity in the incidence of bullying from country to country, school to school.
Bullying knows no international boundaries, socio-economic status or ethnic boundaries.
Victims Often have poor social skills. Lack the confidence to seek help. Don't have the support of the teacher or classmates who find them unappealing. Blame themselves and believe it is their own fault. Are desperate to 'fit in'.