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New Approach to Tackle Bullying of Young People in Scotland

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The Scottish Government is seeking views on how to best tackle and prevent the bullying of young people across the country. The Scottish Anti-Bullying Steering Group, led by Alison Davies, chair of SABS, has developed plans to ensure a cohesive and united approach among government, schools, local authorities, charities, and other organizations to prevent bullying. A consultation will run until February 26, 2010, and the government aims to identify strengths and best practices, priorities, and areas for improvement in tackling bullying.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Scottish Anti-Bullying Steering Group has developed a new vision and aims to ensure all who support young people can effectively respond to and prevent bullying.
  • The Scottish Government is seeking views on current strengths and best practices for anti-bullying in Scotland, as well as priorities for future work and areas for improvement.
  • The consultation aims to gather views from a wide range of stakeholders, including schools, local authorities, charities, and other organizations.
  • The Scottish Government funds respectme, Scotland's national anti-bullying service, to the tune of £350,000 per year, and also provides £160,000 per year to fund the Childline anti-bullying advice service.
  • The Scottish Anti-Bullying Steering Group includes representatives from the Scottish Government, COSLA, Association of Directors of Education Scotland, and other organizations.
  • Alison Davies, chair of SABS and former Director of Save the Children, emphasizes the importance of preventing bullying and encourages all involved in anti-bullying work to contribute their views.

Statistics:

  • £350,000 per year is allocated by the Scottish Government to fund respectme, Scotland's national anti-bullying service.
  • £160,000 per year is allocated by the Scottish Government to fund the Childline anti-bullying advice service.
  • The consultation will run until February 26, 2010.
  • The Scottish Anti-Bullying Steering Group includes representatives from over 15 organizations, including the Scottish Government, COSLA, and Association of Directors of Education Scotland.

Sources:

  • Scottish Government
  • Scottish Anti-Bullying Steering Group
  • Scottish Government Press Release (26 February 2010)
  • Respectme
  • Childline
  • Alison Davies, chair of SABS and former Director of Save the Children
  • Scottish Institute for Residential Child Care
  • LGBT Youth Scotland
  • Scottish Association for Mental Health
  • Children's Parliament
  • Youth Scotland

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