Hillcrest SAPS encourage children to report bullying
Hillcrest SAPS communications officer, Capt Linzi Smith reported that most teenage suicides are related to bullying.
HILLCREST SAPS communications officer, Capt Linzi Smith has urged parents and educators to understand that bullying can have both short and long-term effects on everyone involved.
According to Smith those who bully others are also negatively impacted, as are those who are bullied and even the children who witness bullying.
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Smith advised children that they need to have a close relationship with educators/parents/siblings or anybody they feel comfortable with to talk about what is going on in their lives.
“Most teenage suicides are related to being bullied. Children don’t understand the consequences of what words can do to one another. It’s a circle that needs to be broken,” said Smith.
She said most times they do not know who to talk to and become withdraw and suffer from major depression, which can have a negative psychological or physical effect on them.
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Smith said children, parents or educators can contact 08600 10111 or provide information at Hillcrest Police Station.
“All information provided will be treated confidentially,” said Smith.
She added that at Hillcrest SAPS they are fortunate to work closely with the Crisis Careline Centre who are phenomenal with counselling children and adults.
The centre can be contacted on 031 765 1587.
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