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National Anti-Bullying Week: Tackling Cyberbullying and Promoting Safe Environments

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Liverpool City Council is marking National Anti-Bullying Week (November 16-20) with a focus on cyberbullying, a growing concern among young people. The council is committed to providing safe environments for children and young people, both in and out of school, and is working with schools, Bully Busters, and other organizations to prevent all types of bullying. The initiative includes support, advice, and information from Bully Busters, a Merseyside anti-bullying organization, and a confidential hotline. The Schools' Parliament will also be involved in presentations, workshops, and discussions on bullying.

Key Takeaways:

  • Liverpool City Council is marking National Anti-Bullying Week (November 16-20) with a focus on cyberbullying.
  • The council is committed to providing safe environments for children and young people, both in and out of school.
  • Bully Busters, a Merseyside anti-bullying organization, will provide support, advice, and information, as well as a confidential hotline.
  • The Schools' Parliament will be involved in presentations, workshops, and discussions on bullying.
  • The initiative aims to prevent all types of bullying, including cyberbullying.
  • Mark Fitzsimmons, lead officer for Liverpool's anti-bullying strategy, is available for more information.
  • The council is working with schools, Bully Busters, and other organizations to promote safe environments.
  • BULLYBUSTERS is a unique partnership involving Liverpool, Wirral, Sefton, and Knowsley councils, the Liverpool ECHO, and the Merseyside Trades Union Council.
  • The service includes a helpline run by counsellors from Liverpool-based Local Solutions, an interactive website, specially tailored anti-bullying workshops, and peer mentoring schemes.
  • The council's initiative ensures that bullying prevention is a year-round effort, not just a one-week event.

Statistics:

  • National Anti-Bullying Week runs from November 16-20.
  • Cyberbullying is a growing concern among young people.
  • The council has partnered with Bully Busters, a Merseyside anti-bullying organization.
  • The Schools' Parliament will hold a meeting on November 17, focusing on bullying prevention.
  • The council's initiative includes support from a confidential hotline and online resources.
  • Bully Busters' service includes a helpline, website, workshops, and peer mentoring schemes.

Sources:

  • Liverpool City Council's press release on National Anti-Bullying Week
  • Bully Busters website at www.antibullyingweek.co.uk
  • Liverpool ECHO article on BULLYBUSTERS partnership
  • Mark Fitzsimmons' email address for more information: Mark.Fitzsimmons@liverpool.gov.uk

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