# data[].attributes.headline
What kind of research are you doing, and what are your most recent insights? (Abby)

# data[].attributes.subject
What kind of research are you doing, and what are your most recent insights? (Abby)

# data[].attributes.body
The UNESCO report "Behind the Numbers: Ending school violence" it says that we need a legal, policy and education reforms, subjects discussing about rights and respect, teacher training on recognizing and stopping bullying, positive school environments, reporting and support systems for victims and bullies, and monitoring school violence and evaluation of responses.
https://bangkok.unesco.org/content/school-bullying-asia-pacific-affects-us-all

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Earlier this year, a young boy and his mother made a profound statement. Yarraka Bayles posted a video of her 9-year-old son, Quaden, crying and saying that he wanted to kill himself after being taunted by classmates. The video has since spread far beyond their native Queensland and spurred serious discussions about bullying and our shared responsibility to ensure that schools are safe places to learn.

For most children, however, there is no public outrage, media storm or viral video to highlight the genuine fear and distress they experience because of school bullying. In schools where young people should feel safe and supported, violence is devastating and can have lifelong consequences. As COVID-19 has brought young people's welfare into stark relief, the role of schools as safe spaces is even more clear.

School violence is not just an issue for teachers and parents, although both have important roles to play in preventing and addressing violence. It is not just an issue for policy-makers and governments. School violence is a human issue requiring a whole-education approach. In a world where children are often seen and not heard, we must listen to their voices and create classrooms where they feel safe to learn no matter what their gender and background

All children have the right to inclusive education and a culture of safety that is everyone's responsibility to build. The negative impacts of bullying on student's learning outcomes, mental health and self-esteem affect quality of life and their future outcomes.

Children who are frequently bullied are nearly three times more likely to feel like outsiders at school and more than twice as likely to miss school. They have a harder time concentrating in class and may miss a lot of school or drop out. Bullied students are also about twice as likely to contemplate suicide. Addressing school bullying is important for all learners to realize their right to education, health and wellbeing.

Bullying affects students of all ages, in all countries and regions across the world. One of every three students is bullied by peers. While bullying is just one of several forms of school violence, it is the most pervasive, and may be physical, psychological or sexual in nature. Cyberbullying, which includes abusive messages, posts, emails or other hurtful online behaviour, is on the rise.

As in all cases of school violence, there is a real or perceived imbalance of power or strength between the perpetrator and the victim, which can be the case even when children are in the same age group. Often different types of bullying can compound the harm. According to media in Viet Nam, for example, a ninth-grader referred to only as "Hanh" was beaten by classmates and then further traumatized after a video of the incident was circulated online.

Physical bullying, such as being hit, kicked, pushed or shoved, is the most common type. The second most common is sexual bullying, or being taunted with sexualized jokes, comments or gestures.

Some students are especially vulnerable, such as those who are perceived to be "different", often on the basis of physical appearance or gender stereotypes. A recent news feature from UNESCO's partners in China related the story of "Green", a student who was bullied by classmates and forced to use the boy's toilet because she was skinny and wore her hair short. She is still working through the trauma of the ill treatment and failure of teaching staff to address the issue.

Teachers and parents need appropriate preparation and support to address bullying. Students who have been bullied clearly recognize the difference that one responsive teacher can make. Sixteen-year-old Shouptik from India was bullied beginning at the age of 5. "I was fortunate to have my teachers and most importantly, my parents to help me, but people all around the globe stand alone in the battle against bullying," he said in an opening video to the International Conference on School Violence and Bullying on 5 November.

The UNESCO report, Behind the numbers: Ending school violence and bullying, highlights the need for legal, policy and education reforms; curricula that empower children to learn about rights and respect; teacher training on recognizing and responding to bullying; positive school environments; reporting and support mechanisms for victims and bullies alike; and evidence through monitoring school violence and evaluation of responses. Finally, partnerships and participation are essential across sectors to address the root causes of violence, promote a culture of respect in schools and adopt a zero-tolerance approach to violence in general.

While many countries have reported less bullying in recent decades, the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to aggravate rising rates of cyberbullying as children spend more time online and have less access to support and intervention as they spend more time at home. In New Zealand, recent data collected by NetSafe showed that parents tend to underestimate children's experience of harm online.

The global campaign, Safe to Learn, aims to end school violence so that all children can learn, thrive and pursue their dreams. The first Thursday in November marks International Day against Violence and Bullying at School Including Cyberbullying, reminding us of the far-reaching impacts and our commitment to eliminate school violence in all its forms.
By Jenelle Babb, Regional Advisor on Education for Health and Wellbeing at UNESCO Asia and the Pacific Regional Bureau for Education and Danika DeCarlo-Slobodnik, a UNESCO Bangkok intern and master's student in Criminology at the University of Ottawa.
* This article was first published in The Bangkok Post.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
School bullying in the Asia-Pacific affects us all

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Earlier this year, a young boy and his mother made a profound statement. Yarraka Bayles posted a video of her 9-year-old son, Quaden, crying and saying that he wanted to kill himself after being taunted by classmates.

# data[].attributes.body
Yes, cyber bullying really harmful got bullied by other people that we don't even know. -Warren

# data[].attributes.body
on. Is it as harmful as offline bullying?
in my opinion, it is harmful, yes but not as strong as offline bullying, since offline bullying can cause injuries, but offline bullying you can just block them or delete the app and take a break from social media.

How effective are anti-bullying programs in school?
it depends on how they do it, some schools just put up posters and turn a blind eye when someone is actually being bullied, some might do a speech of some sort, and some just give the bullies a suspension and let them come back. so in conclusion, from what I heard some schools anti-bullying programs are not that effective

Cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying? - Nathan
Cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying? - Nathan
Yes, Cyberbullying might "target" your feelings and it is really common because now most people have access to the internet. Nevertheless they are both harmful.

How effective are anti-bullying programs in school?
How effective are anti-bullying programs in school?
It kinnda depends.... Some of them are quite effective yet some aren't that effective... (naomi)

cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying?
cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying?
Yes! Both is very harmful. For the offline bullying, it's going to hurt physically and for cyberbullying, it's going to hurt

# data[].attributes.body
It is bullying that happens in online network, social media and internet. It includes mean posts and abusive messages about someone else. -Abby-
https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/what-is-it
https://bangkok.unesco.org/content/school-bullying-asia-pacific-affects-us-all

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through SMS, Text, and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation. Some cyberbullying crosses the line into unlawful or criminal behavior.

The most common places where cyberbullying occurs are:

Social Media, such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Tik Tok

Text messaging and messaging apps on mobile or tablet devices

Instant messaging, direct messaging, and online chatting over the internet

Online forums, chat rooms, and message boards, such as Reddit

Email

Online gaming communities

Special Concerns

With the prevalence of social media and digital forums, comments, photos, posts, and content shared by individuals can often be viewed by strangers as well as acquaintances. The content an individual shares online - both their personal content as well as any negative, mean, or hurtful content - creates a kind of permanent public record of their views, activities, and behavior. This public record can be thought of as an online reputation, which may be accessible to schools, employers, colleges, clubs, and others who may be researching an individual now or in the future. Cyberbullying can harm the online reputations of everyone involved - not just the person being bullied, but those doing the bullying or participating in it. Cyberbullying has unique concerns in that it can be:

Persistent - Digital devices offer an ability to immediately and continuously communicate 24 hours a day, so it can be difficult for children experiencing cyberbullying to find relief.

Permanent - Most information communicated electronically is permanent and public, if not reported and removed. A negative online reputation, including for those who bully, can impact college admissions, employment, and other areas of life.

Hard to Notice - Because teachers and parents may not overhear or see cyberbullying taking place, it is harder to recognize.

Laws and Sanctions

All states have laws requiring schools to respond to bullying. As cyberbullying has become more prevalent with the use of technology, many states now include cyberbullying, or mention cyberbullying offenses, under these laws. Schools may take action either as required by law, or with local or school policies that allow them to discipline or take other action. Some states also have provisions to address bullying if it affects school performance. You can learn about the laws and policies in each state, including if they cover cyberbullying.

Frequency of Cyberbullying

There are two sources of federally collected data on youth bullying:

The 2019 School Crime Supplement to the National Crime Victimization Survey (National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice) indicates that, nationwide, about 16 percent of students in grades 9-12 experienced cyberbullying.

The 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) indicates that an estimated 15.9% of high school students were electronically bullied in the 12 months prior to the survey.

See also " Frequency of Bullying."

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets.

# data[].attributes.headline
cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying? 

# data[].attributes.subject
cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying? 

# data[].attributes.body
Yes. Both cyberbullying and offline bullying are both very harmful. Sometimes its not effective. But all of them will at least make a small impact. -Nathaniel-

# data[].attributes.headline
How effective are anti-bullying programmes in school? -Selma

# data[].attributes.subject
How effective are anti-bullying programmes in school? -Selma

# data[].attributes.body
It depends who pay attention to it. Sometimes it's not effective because school staffs think hitting, kicking is playing not hurting.

# data[].attributes.headline
how effective are anti-bullying programmes in school? - ans by heidi

# data[].attributes.subject
how effective are anti-bullying programmes in school? - ans by heidi

# data[].attributes.body
it depends. sometimes it might be effective, sometimes not. but all of them will at least make a small impact.

# data[].attributes.headline
cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying? 

# data[].attributes.subject
cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying? 

# data[].attributes.body
yes, cyberbullying is very harmful. It can hurt your feelings by using bad words not only action. -Keanu-

# data[].attributes.headline
How effective are anti-bullying programmes in school? (Mercy)

# data[].attributes.subject
How effective are anti-bullying programmes in school? (Mercy)

# data[].attributes.body
Depends if the school is very serious about it or not

# data[].attributes.headline
cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying? 

# data[].attributes.subject
cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying? 

# data[].attributes.body
Yes, it is because now days were using social media and etc

# data[].attributes.headline
Cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon is it  as harmful as offline bullying?-ans by kenneth

# data[].attributes.subject
Cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon is it  as harmful as offline bullying?-ans by kenneth

# data[].attributes.body
Yes but offline might be more since cyberbullying you dont meet them and no physical activities you can also just block them but if offline you can get punched beated up and etc.

# data[].attributes.headline
How effective are anti-bullying programmes in school?

# data[].attributes.subject
How effective are anti-bullying programmes in school?

# data[].attributes.body
i think it's not that effective because the students that bully others might lie and blame it on someone (marco)

# data[].attributes.body
cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying?
in my opinion, it is harmful, yes but not as strong as offline bullying, since offline bullying can cause injuries, but offline bullying you can just block them or delete the app and take a break from social media.

How effective are anti-bullying programs in school?
it depends on how they do it, some schools just put up posters and turn a blind eye when someone is actually being bullied, some might do a speech of some sort, and some just give the bullies a suspension and let them come back. so in conclusion, from what I heard some schools anti-bullying programs are not that effective

# data[].attributes.headline
cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying? (Mercy)

# data[].attributes.subject
cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying? (Mercy)

# data[].attributes.body
Well both are really harmful, they both show the same characteristics and is very dangerous. It can both hurt others and give them social anxiety or much more worse

# data[].attributes.headline
How effective are anti-bullying programmes in school? -kaia

# data[].attributes.subject
How effective are anti-bullying programmes in school? -kaia

# data[].attributes.body
it depends on the school, some of them is less effective than others

# data[].attributes.headline
cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying? - ans by heidi

# data[].attributes.subject
cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying? - ans by heidi

# data[].attributes.body
yes. cyberbullying might make you think bad about yourself and hurt your feelings. sometimes you keep what those bullies say to your mind and it just makes you overthink about yourself and very insecure.

# data[].attributes.headline
How effective are anti-bullying programs in school? - Nathan

# data[].attributes.subject
How effective are anti-bullying programs in school? - Nathan

# data[].attributes.body
it depends. some are more effective then others

# data[].attributes.headline
cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying? 

# data[].attributes.subject
cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying? 

# data[].attributes.body
yes both is harmful because it can hurt people's feelings and it can make someone commit suicide
(marco)

# data[].attributes.headline
cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying?  -kaia

# data[].attributes.subject
cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying?  -kaia

# data[].attributes.body
yes. its actually more harmful, because you get bullied by people you dont even know.

# data[].attributes.headline
Cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying? - Nathan

# data[].attributes.subject
Cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying? - Nathan

# data[].attributes.body
Yes, Cyberbullying might "target" your feelings and it is really common because now most people have access to the internet. Nevertheless they are both harmful.

# data[].attributes.headline
How effective are anti-bullying programs in school? 

# data[].attributes.subject
How effective are anti-bullying programs in school? 

# data[].attributes.body
It kinnda depends.... Some of them are quite effective yet some aren't that effective... (naomi)

# data[].attributes.headline
cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying? 

# data[].attributes.subject
cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying? 

# data[].attributes.body
Yes! Both is very harmful. For the offline bullying, it's going to hurt physically and for cyberbullying, it's going to hurt mentally. (naomi)

# data[].attributes.headline
How effective are anti-bullying programmes in school? (answered by paige)

# data[].attributes.subject
How effective are anti-bullying programmes in school? (answered by paige)

# data[].attributes.body
Well, depends on the school. But they are effective, yet many schools need to step up their game as some of their teachers dont really care about it or ignore it or think they are playing some game.

# data[].attributes.headline
Cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying? (answered by paige)

# data[].attributes.subject
Cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying? (answered by paige)

# data[].attributes.body
Yes. There are MILLIONS of people on the internet, and online chatting rooms/games are made more nowdays, so people will have a higher chance that someone says something bad to them, especially the internet is not monitored really well.

# data[].attributes.headline
Cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying? -Selma

# data[].attributes.subject
Cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying? -Selma

# data[].attributes.body
Yes, cyber bullying is as harmful as offline bullying because words can hurt more than actions. Sometimes you get bullied by people you don't know or your online friends.

# data[].attributes.body
Please answer the questions in this Padlet Individually

# data[].attributes.headline
Cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying?

# data[].attributes.subject
Cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon. Is it as harmful as offline bullying?

# data[].attributes.body
Yes. Both cyberbullying and offline bullying can give negative impact to students' learning outcome, mental well-being and self-esteem. -Abby-