Title: General mobilization: the fight against school bullying becomes a national priority
Introduction :
In France, school bullying is a massive and worrying phenomenon that continues to spread, causing suffering and dramatic consequences for many children and adolescents. Faced with this alarming reality, the Prime Minister, Élisabeth Borne, launched a call for general mobilization to fight against this scourge. In this article, we will present the measures announced and the actions planned by the government in order to put an end to school bullying.
General mobilization for an implacable struggle:
Aware of the scale of the problem, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of general mobilization in the fight against school bullying. She said the government would wage a relentless fight to put an end to this massive phenomenon and protect harassed students. This declaration demonstrates the political will to take concrete measures to stem this scourge.
An interministerial plan against school bullying:
To effectively combat school bullying, the government has put in place an interministerial plan. This plan aims to fight against harassment at school, but also in all places where the child lives. It includes several key measures ranging from raising awareness to suppressing acts of harassment.
Systematic reporting of cases of harassment:
One of the key measures of this plan is the establishment of a single reporting number. Currently, there are several numbers for reporting harassment, which can create confusion. With this new system, the number 3018 will be dedicated to reporting acts of harassment. In addition, an application will be developed to facilitate the filing of reports. This simplification will allow better management of harassment situations.
Staff training and empathy courses:
In order to strengthen the prevention of school bullying, the government plans to provide training for all stakeholders in the educational community. This training will aim to raise staff awareness of the signs of harassment and the actions to take to deal with it. In addition, measures will be taken to raise awareness among adults working with minors in other contexts, such as sport or summer camps.
The government also wants to expand the confiscation of students’ cell phones, a practice that can help limit online harassment. In addition, it is planned to exclude harassing students from social networks, in collaboration with the digital platforms concerned.
Conclusion :
The fight against school bullying becomes a national priority in France, thanks to general mobilization and the establishment of an interministerial plan. The measures announced by the Prime Minister demonstrate a strong political will to protect harassed students and prevent new cases of harassment. Hopefully these actions will create a healthier and safer school environment for all children and adolescents. The 2022 school year will be marked by real awareness and real commitment on the part of the State in this fight against school bullying.