France prepares for National Day against School Bullying

France is preparing for the National Day against School Bullying on November 5. The initiative, supported by the Ministry of National Education and Youth, aims to raise awareness and encourage action against repeated verbal, physical, or psychological violence, as well as cyberbullying.

Experts and child specialists are providing guidance to parents to help them distinguish between routine disputes and actual bullying. Key indicators include the repetition of incidents, an unequal power dynamic, and the systematic isolation of a child. Specialists emphasize that even a single instance of aggression or threat warrants intervention.

Organizations such as Babychou Services and the transport network Marinéo are participating in the prevention efforts. Marinéo plans to display national campaign messages, such as “All different, never indifferent,” on its vehicles and social media to reach students who use public transportation.