That the Parliament commends the Highland charity, Safe, Strong, and Free, for its timely launch of an anti-bullying campaign as part of Bullying Awareness Week, aimed at addressing the serious and widespread impact of bullying on young people’s wellbeing across the Highlands; acknowledges the pressing need for this initiative, with recent Planet Youth data reportedly revealing that 42% of S4 pupils in the Highlands have been bullied at school, 26% outside of school, and 24% online; recognises that the campaign aims to equip schools, libraries and community spaces with resources tailored for children, parents and professionals, including posters for primary and secondary students that promote actionable strategies to prevent bullying, a guide for parents and carers to help identify and respond to signs of bullying, and a dedicated guide for children and young people; praises the charity’s commitment to fostering safe, inclusive environments for young people, and supports this proactive approach to empowering communities to stand against bullying and support the wellbeing of all Highland youth.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Ariane Burgess, Jackson Carlaw, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher, Kenneth Gibson, Pam Gosal, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Fulton MacGregor, Roz McCall, Stuart McMillan, Emma Roddick, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle