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Global school bullying and safeguarding efforts

Overview

Discussions regarding school bullying have expanded from addressing physical and psychological harassment in traditional settings to tackling the growing challenges of cyberbullying.

In Malaysia, experts and former officials have emphasized the need for legal accountability, noting that schools may face civil lawsuits if they attempt to conceal incidents. There are calls for harsher punishments for minors and more robust support systems, such as increased school counseling.

Concurrently, the rise of digital harassment has highlighted risks to adolescent mental health, including anxiety and depression. In response, educational institutions in regions such as Nigeria are adopting safeguarding cultures that involve a ‘triangle of responsibility’ between students, parents, and staff to ensure safer environments.

Entities

Chrisland Schools · Mahdzir Khalid · Ministry of Education Malaysia · Universiti Teknologi MARA · Mimi Sintia Mohd Bajury

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Cyberbullying and child safeguarding initiatives

    Cyberbullying poses significant mental health risks to adolescents, prompting educational institutions to implement robust safeguarding cultures and confidential reporting systems to protect students.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    School bullying requires collective action and legal accountability

    Experts and former officials urge schools and communities to address bullying collectively, warning that concealing incidents to protect reputations can lead to civil lawsuits and legal liability.

Sources

berita.rtm.gov.my · saferworld.org.uk · thisdaylive.com · utusan.com.my