Tag: bullying
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Home Affairs: Decline in Bullying Perception in 2025
Overview New data on workplace climate in government departments shows a mixed picture for the Home Affairs portfolio in 2025. While staff report an improvement in the perceived level of bullying compared with the prior year, Home Affairs still registers one of the higher bullying perceptions across the government. The trend underscores progress in some…
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Home Affairs bullying perception 2025 shows a clear decline
Introduction: A shift in perception within Home Affairs A recent staff survey indicates that the Department of Home Affairs has recorded a decline in the perceived level of bullying in 2025, marking a notable improvement from the previous year. While the department still grapples with a historically problematic issue, the trend suggests that changes in…
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Rare Skin Condition in Singaporean Girl Highlights Bullying and the Need for Awareness
Understanding the Condition Behind the Marks A rare skin condition affecting a nine-year-old in Singapore has drawn attention to how physical differences can impact a child’s daily life. While the specific diagnosis remains private for the family, experts say that such conditions can cause marks or patches that differ in color from surrounding skin. In…
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Rare Skin Condition Shaped Like a KPop Demon Hunters Character
Background A nine-year-old girl in Singapore, Phoebe Hu, has drawn attention not for her achievements but for a rare skin condition that alters the color and texture of her skin. While the marks on the fictional character Rumi in Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters are depicted as purple, Phoebe’s skin exhibits light brown patches and irregular…
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How to Manage Bullying: Practical Steps to Protect Yourself and Others
Understanding Bullying in Today’s World Bullying is not a single act but a pattern of behavior that hurts, excludes, or humiliates others. It can occur in school hallways, workplaces, and across digital platforms. With the rise of technology, bullying has expanded into online spaces where messages can spread quickly and persistently. Recognizing the signs—repeated aggression,…
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How to Manage Bullying: Practical Steps for Schools and Parents
Understanding Bullying in Today’s World Bullying is not only about physical fights. It spans social exclusion, verbal abuse, cyberbullying, and subtler forms like gossip and intimidation. Because bullying can occur anywhere—schools, neighborhoods, workplaces, and online—it requires a comprehensive approach from parents, educators, and peers. The goal is to create safe environments where every person feels…
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How to Manage Bullying: Practical Strategies for All
Introduction: Why Bullying Still Demands Our Attention Bullying is not a single act with a single audience. It can appear in schools, workplaces, online spaces, and community groups, taking many forms—from physical intimidation to social exclusion and digital harassment. Managing bullying effectively requires understanding its dynamics, recognizing signs, and applying consistent, compassionate responses that protect…
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Boys Carried by ‘Manly’ Stereotypes More Likely to Harm Others, Yet They’re a Minority, Study Finds
New insights into masculinity and aggression In a comprehensive examination of adolescent boys, researchers have found that those who strongly identify with traditional “manly” traits are more likely to engage in aggressive behavior or suffer from negative outcomes themselves. The study, conducted under The Men’s Project, analyzed data from 1,401 male participants and highlights a…
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Arianna Speaks Out Against Hate: Her Journey
Arianna’s Courageous Stand Against Hate Arianna, a brave individual, recently broke her silence through a heartfelt video that has resonated with many. In this emotional appeal, she reveals the nightmare she has faced since May, describing how she has been overwhelmed by an avalanche of hate and violence. But her story is not just about…
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Tragic Death of 11-Year-Old Alícia Valentina in Pernambuco School
Introduction to the Incident The tragic death of Alícia Valentina, an 11-year-old girl from Pernambuco, has shocked the local community and raised urgent questions about school violence and bullying. On a fateful day, Alícia was brutally attacked by five of her classmates within the confines of her school, leading to severe injuries that ultimately resulted…