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French PM Borne unveils 'uncompromising' strategy to combat bullying in schools

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  • October 3, 2023 at 5:16 am #14346

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    The French government on Wednesday unveiled an interministerial plan to combat bullying in schools, with Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne promising an “uncompromising fight” against such aggression. The announcement follows the suicide deaths of several teenagers that have sparked widespread indignation in recent years.

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    “Our plan is 100% prevention, 100% detection, 100% solutions,” Borne said.

    The prime minister heard testimonies from students who were either harassed themselves or active in associations fighting harassment ahead of the press conference. “These are obviously not simple stories to tell,” she said. “Talking about them is very important and committing yourself to helping others is also a lovely way to rebuild yourself.”

    The government has also launched an app and introduced an emergency help number, 3018, dedicated to online harassment.

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