INFOGRAPHIC: Bullying top of list as Ga-Rankuwa police visits schools
Police spent a fun-filled day with the learners and youth from the community sharing important career guidance information.
Bullying at schools in Ga-Rankuwa is receiving the serious attention it deserves, police said this week.
In a bid to curb the high rate of crime in schools, the Ga-Rankuwa SAPS has been visiting schools for career guidance and a discussion on bullying and drug abuse.
Police spokesperson, Captain Matthews Nkoadi, said the men and women in blue recently visited Tim Modise Primary School in Zone 4 to offer career guidance to the learners.
“Emphasis as far as crime is concerned was on bullying, drug abuse and theft. Other departments who participated included representatives from the health, social development, telecommunications and correctional services departments,” said Nkoadi.
He said the police spent a fun-filled day with the learners and youth from the community sharing important career guidance information.
He said the police shared extensive information including careers in the police such as pilots, forensic experts, pathologists, accountants, nursing and IT.
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“Scores of learners from the school attended to the event. The intention was to encourage them to consider careers in aviation and the transport sector broadly,”
The SAPS represented by Captain Nkoadi and Warrant Officer Bokaba were among the guests.
The service gave tips for dealing with and overcoming bullying
– There is no solution to bullying or best way to handle a bully. It may take a variety of different responses to find the strategy that works best for your situation. To defeat a bully, you need to retain your self-control and preserve your sense of self.
– Walk away from the bully. Bullies want to know that they have control over your emotions, so do not react with anger or retaliate with physical force. If you walk away, ignore them or calmly and assertively tell them that you are not interested in what they have to say, you are demonstrating that they do not have control over you.
– Report bullying to a trusted adult. If you do not report threats and assaults, a bully will often become more and more aggressive.
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– In many cases, adults can find ways to help with the problem without letting the bully know that it was you who reported them.
-Repeat as necessary. In the same way as the bully, you may have to be relentless. Report each and every bullying incident until it stops.
– Find support from those who do not bully. Having trusted people you can turn to for encouragement and support will boost your resilience when being bullied. Reach out to connect with family and good friends.
-There are plenty of people who will love and appreciate you for who you are. Spot the warning signs that a child or teen is being bullied
-If a child is being bullied, it may not be obvious to a parent or teacher.
– For example, most bullying occurs away from adults, when children are alone at school or on their way home from school. Bullies tend to be adept at hiding their behavior from adults and bullying victims will often cover up evidence because of a sense of shame at being victimised.
The following warning signs may indicate that your child is being bullied:
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-Your child appears worried, angry and moody.
-Your child may experience nightmares more frequently.
-Physical complaints increase and your child avoids explaining physical injuries.
-Withdrawal from friends and activities that your child used to enjoy.
-Take steps to stop bullying
-Talk to children about bullying. Merely talking about the problem can be a huge stress reliever for someone who is being bullied. Be supportive and listen to a child’s feelings without judgement, criticism or blame.
-Find help for a child who is afraid of a bully.
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-Make sure other teachers, friends and counsellors know the child is being bullied.
-No child should have to deal with bullying alone.
-Report the incidents to the relevant authorities.
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