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Three high school learners in Limpopo have been arrested for the alleged bullying of a fellow student at Ralson Tshinanne Secondary School outside Thohoyandou. The victim attempted suicide at home but was rescued by his parents. Police state the victim endured constant bullying and assault from the suspects, aged 17 to 21.

25. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

A 40-year-old Utah woman faces charges of child kidnapping and aggravated child abuse after allegedly forcing an 11-year-old boy into her vehicle to make him apologize for bullying her daughter. The incident occurred in Provo in September 2025, with charges filed this week. The boy's mother described tensions stemming from her son's rejection of unwanted attention from the suspect's daughter.

A viral video of pupils assaulting a peer at Milnerton High School in Cape Town has highlighted the pervasive crisis of school violence in South Africa. Eight pupils were arrested following the incident, which underscores a broader pattern where 3.2 million learners experience bullying annually, double the global average. This violence mirrors societal issues, including normalized aggression and entrenched corporal punishment.

13. november 2025 Rapportert av AI

The explosion case at SMAN 72 Jakarta due to alleged bullying highlights the importance of guidance and counseling teachers' role. Psychologist Prof Henndy Ginting views guidance teachers as the frontline in early detection of students' mental issues. Deputy Minister of Basic and Secondary Education Atip Latipulhayat urges enhancing their role by eliminating the 'school police' stigma.

Sevilla's Irlandesas Loreto school failed to activate mandatory anti-bullying protocols despite family complaints about a 14-year-old student who died by suicide this week. Andalusia's Department of Educational Development has identified possible negligence and will refer the case to the Prosecutor's Office. The Andalusian Ombudsman is also launching an ex officio investigation.