# School bullying and cyberbullying in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/school-bullying-and-cyberbullying-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-09-14T14:59:18.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In 2025, Brazil recorded a 67.3% increase in bullying and cyberbullying cases involving children and adolescents, totaling 5,226 incidents. Experts suggest this rise may be linked to the implementation of Law 14.811/2024, which added “systematic intimidation” and “virtual systematic intimidation” to the Penal Code, alongside an increased willingness to report such incidents.

In response to rising school violence and associated mental health issues like anxiety and depression, local initiatives have emerged. In Maceió, the Municipal Education Secretariat launched a program following a student's poem about bullying. This initiative, involving lectures led by judicial officials, focuses on educating students about the civil responsibilities and consequences of both physical and virtual aggression.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Brazil addresses rising school violence and bullying

Educational initiatives in Brazil are addressing rising school violence and bullying, highlighted by a student-led awareness campaign in Maceió focusing on cyberbullying and civil responsibility.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-addresses-rising-school-violence-and-bullying

### 2026-08-23: Brazil reports 67.3% increase in bullying and cyberbullying cases

Bullying and cyberbullying cases in Brazil rose by over 67% in 2025, reaching 5,226 recorded incidents, partly due to new legislation and increased reporting by schools and families.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-reports-673-increase-in-bullying-and-cyberbullying-cases

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