The GNR recorded 140 crimes related to “bullying” and “cyberbullying” in schools.

The Republican National Guard (NGR) recorded this Friday 140 crimes related to “bullying” and “cyberbullying” in the 2022/2023 school year, and this problem motivates the security forces to develop awareness-raising activities to combat violence in the school context – fair announced .

In a statement, the GNR said that as part of its crime prevention mandate, it developed 1,285 awareness initiatives in the last academic year.

These actions targeted 52,652 children, young people and adults, mainly in the school context.

“In the same school year, security guards recorded 140 crimes related to ‘bullying’ and ‘cyberbullying’,” summarizes GNR, which is presenting this preliminary data for World Anti-Bullying Day.

With these actions, the PNP “intends to sensitize and raise awareness among the general public and children and youth in particular” as part of an “awareness-raising strategy that aims to change public behavior and progressive social intolerance towards violence in schools.”

Recalling that “violence occurs outside the sight of adults, and most victims hide or avoid reporting the aggression they have experienced,” GNR emphasizes that “this awareness extends to parents, teachers and staff through warning signs that they should strive to report and be aware of.” how to recognize, in the school context and in the family environment.”

“Bullying” is defined as a set of deliberate and repeated acts of physical or psychological violence committed by one or more people in unequal power relationships that cause pain and suffering to the victims.

Nowadays, associated with social media, “bullying” has taken on new contours, giving rise to the virtual aspect of “cyberbullying.”

Warning signs are silent and may include mood changes, physical or psychological depression, signs of impatience or restlessness, persistent physical complaints such as headaches and stomach pains, sleep disturbances and bruises, as well as extreme irritability or any other changes in behavior. .

“Although ‘bullying’ is not classified as an offense in criminal law, it is associated with several offences, such as offenses against physical integrity, injury, threats and coercion, with the first two being the most common behaviours,” GNR describes. .

In its actions, the statement said, the guard seeks to promote campaigns related to violence, citizenship and non-discrimination, human and children’s rights or Internet regulations.

“The GNR has soldiers with specialized training who play an important role in individual support for victims, responsible for referring them to other agencies with competence in this area,” he points out.