Bullying in school and network: how Penza teenagers to resist aggression

Investigator of the Nizhnelomovsk Interdistrict Investigation Department of the Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee of Russia in the Penza region Lyalin O.M. held a preventive meeting with pupils of the Spassky Center for Children's Assistance.

During the conversation, the prevention of bullying and responsibility for the use of violence were discussed. The investigator explained that systematic aggressive behavior towards one person or group of persons is characterized by inequality of forces, repetitiveness and the intention to hurt, humiliate a person.

Oleg Mikhailovich explained in detail what forms bullying can take: from physical violence and property damage to psychological pressure, spreading rumors, boycott and cyberbullying in social networks and instant messengers.

Special attention was paid to actions for which a person can be held accountable. The teenagers were told at what age administrative and criminal legislation could apply to them.

During the meeting, the investigator drew the attention of the students of the center to the importance of mutual respect in communication and the ability to constructively resolve conflicts during dialogue. All cases of aggression should be reported to teachers, psychologists, legal representatives or law enforcement agencies.

The listeners took an active part in the conversation, asked questions and learned to build models of possible behavior in conflict situations in order to resolve them.