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New guide from Vienna: Sustainably prevent bullying and strengthen children!
New bullying guide from Vienna protects children at schools. Publisher: Child and Youth Advocate Vienna. Available for free.
New guide from Vienna: Sustainably prevent bullying and strengthen children!
A new guide is being published in Vienna that is intended to strengthen the safety of children and young people in schools. The guide is entitled “Mobbing among children and young people – a guide for teachers and legal guardians” and was published by the Vienna Child and Youth Advocate. The aim is to protect children from the consequences of bullying - a topic that is not only educational but also socially relevant.
Deputy Mayor Bettina Emmerling emphasizes the importance of evidence-based information work. She emphasizes that bullying is not just an individual problem, but rather a challenge for society as a whole. Child and youth advocate Sebastian Öhner adds that many children affected by bullying suffer from shame and fear for long periods of time, which can seriously impair their psychosocial development. The psychological consequences of bullying include anxiety, depression and even suicidal thoughts, as the website Fachforum Bullying shows.
Valuable information for everyone involved
The new guide offers practical information that is important not only for teachers, but also for parents and those affected. The topics discussed are the definition of bullying, preventive measures and clear action aids for dealing with acute conflicts. The difference between bullying and normal conflicts is also discussed - an aspect that is often misunderstood.
A central concern of the guide is to strengthen children's self-confidence and resilience. "How do you recognize bullying? What steps should you take immediately? How can you strengthen children and young people?" These three questions serve as a guide and allow adults to take an active role in bullying prevention.
Prevention measures and support in Vienna
The guide also provides information about advice centers and support offers in Vienna. This includes an information poster containing important guidelines for staff rooms. We also point out workshops and programs that teach how to properly deal with bullying and provide support for those affected. The education director Elisabeth Fuchs emphasizes the necessary support for educators in order to create the best conditions for the children.
An important concern of the guide is to promote respectful interaction. Because bullying not only affects the individual child, but also affects the entire social environment. Stress and anxiety often lead to social isolation, which can further exacerbate the situation. The effects of bullying should not be underestimated and extend far beyond the school years, which requires sensitization across society.
Finally, the new guide can be downloaded free of charge from the Child and Youth Advocate's website and offers valuable information for everyone involved. Education and preventive measures are important steps to sustainably combat bullying in our schools. Only through the cooperation of all those responsible can the protection of children and young people be strengthened so that they can learn in a safe and respectful environment. More details can be found on the websites of My District and Today available.