PREVENTING BULLYING IN SCHOOL


Authors: Dorina Xhani, Brunilda Hoxhaj
Keywords: community center school, bulling, student rights

Abstract:
Schools have historically been an institution of peace and knowledge. Over the years this has begun to change and the school is returning to a place where students no longer feel safe. Bulling is becoming a widespread phenomenon that is disturbing not only students but also parents and teachers. International studies on the prevalence rate of bulling show that a large number of students are involved or affected by this phenomenon with severe psychosocial consequences that can lead to suicide. The Convention on the Child’s Rights emphasizes the importance of protecting the quality of the child's life and their right to be educated in a safe environment free from violence, harassment and neglect.
This article aims to find out the perceptions and attitudes of people who are victims of bulling, the consequences it causes as a phenomenon, and the means and ways that it can be used to prevent it. The method used is the qualitative research method. The study involved 40 teachers from the school "Sali Çeka" in Elbasan. The sample was randomly selected. Based on interviews conducted and other studies, it turned out that bullying is a widespread phenomenon in schools and that teachers do not have the proper qualifications on how to prevent or act in cases where bullying occurs. Schools should play an important role as a community center to prevent and address bulling behavior to this regard.Download article