Publication date: 08.04.2024
Lawyer, graduated from the National University "Odesa Law Academy" with honors. Since 2017, I have been specializing in legal and educational and general legal issues. I am the author of legal articles, scientific publications and articles in the educational environment. Mentor of the "Veritas" legal clinic. The owner of the legal blog "Educational_law_ua" on Instagram.
Legal analysis of documents by a lawyer determines that bullying is a systematic effort by one or more persons to cause physical, emotional or psychological trauma to another person or group of persons. In a school context, this can include verbal abuse, physical abuse, isolation, damage to property and other forms of bullying. Bullying often occurs directly in front of the teacher or other students, but it can also take place during recess, in the school yard, or during extracurricular activities.
Distribution in Ukraine
Studies show that the problem of bullying in Ukrainian schools is quite widespread. According to sociological surveys, more than half of students face various forms of bullying during the school year. It can be both one-time cases and systematic forms of bullying. Most often, bullying occurs in elementary school, but it is also present in high school and even in higher education.
Consequences for victims
Bullying can have serious consequences for victims, which are felt not only in the academic environment, but also in life outside of school. Physical consequences include injury, pain and suffering. Emotional consequences can include stress, depression, anxiety disorders and loss of self-esteem. There are also possible social consequences, such as losing friends, feeling isolated and losing trust in other people.
Causes and contributing factors
There are many reasons and factors that contribute to bullying in schools.Some of them include social inequality, lack of control from adults, negativity in school culture, the presence of aggressive behavior patterns in the media and the Internet, and the inability to adapt to different social situations.
Ways to solve the problem
To combat the problem of bullying, it is important to implement comprehensive approaches that include various measures at different levels of society. Such measures may include:
Education campaigns: Providing education and awareness among students, parents and teachers about the nature and consequences of bullying.
School Climate Policy: Creating a safe and supportive school environment where bullying is not tolerated and incidents are promptly responded to.
Psychological support: Provision of psychological support for victims of bullying and their families, as well as for bullies to change their behavior.
Involvement of parents: It is important to involve parents in solving the problem of bullying by providing them with information and support to act when such cases are detected.
Coping strategies: Teaching students social skills, empathy and tolerance to reduce incidents of conflict and bullying.
Different legal analysis of contracts by a lawyer and legal analysis of a contract on educational issues indicate that the problem of bullying in Ukrainian schools requires immediate attention and action. This is a complex problem that requires the joint efforts of school administrators, teachers, parents and society as a whole. Only through joint work and the implementation of comprehensive measures will we be able to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants in the educational process and create an environment where every child can feel protected and supported.
