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Bullying at school and the law - what your school and the police must do about bullying and how you should report it
Some forms of bullying are illegal and should be reported to the police.…
You should report bullying to your school in the first place - or someone…
Head teachers have the legal power to make sure pupils behave outside of…
There is no legal definition of bullying. However, it’s usually defined as…
What to do about bullying and harassment at work - the law, action employees can take and advice for employers about their responsibilities
This study explores the context in which bullying occurs and the social processes that underpin it
Guidance for schools on preventing and responding to bullying.
This study is part of a wider UNICEF report 'Ending the torment: tackling bullying from the schoolyard to cyberspace'
This report provides robust evidence on the characteristics of bullying victims based on a representative cohort of young people aged 14 to 16 attending secondary schools in England between 2004 and 2006.
Research into anti-bullying practices used by schools to prevent and tackle bullying, including case studies.
This guide is for professionals working with young people.
The prevalence and nature of bullying and online experiences among children, using data from the 10- to 15-year-olds’ Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW).
A short guide for schools about how to respond to bullying connected with race or faith, whether it occurs online or offline.
A report from the review into bullying, harassment and misconduct in the Civil Service.
This paper examines preventing violence, safe inclusive schools, cyber bullying and gender-based violence
Key findings on bullying among 10 to 15 year olds based on analysis of the ONS crime survey for England and Wales.
This study focused on bullying victimisation in Peru
Ofsted survey report identifying strategies that have helped schools prevent and tackle bullying.
Research into how to prevent homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying in schools.
This report provides a review of evidence about what works in preventing homophobic, biphobic and transphobic (HBT) bullying in schools.
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