A prática do bullying nas escolas e o rádio como instrumento de informação

Abstract

This paper is a reflection about the causes and consequences of bullying and the measures to combat it in the school. Initially, was made a research on bullying at the Instituto Padre Caetano, a public school, located in Santa Maria (RS), which involved groups of students aged 10 to 13 years and 14 to 16 years. Data were collected through a questionnaire and individual interviews, where students characterized the bullying, as his understanding. From reports, it is clear that most young people have experienced or witnessed some form of bullying at school, or at least knows someone who has been victim of such practice. In this context, it appears that there are many causes and consequences of violence, this, especially negative effects on self-esteem of victims. Finally, through radio Caetaninho Tribal Show was released to the school community the results of studies with students, for the construction of a culture of peace among students and combat bullying.