Anti-bullying work is a specialised youth work service that addresses prolonged, complex and challenging cases of bullying, conflicts and disputes among children and young people. The work focuses on investigating and mediating these situations through cooperation with the child or young person, their family, and early childhood and school staff.
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For children or young people at school:
If you are being bullied, ask for help from your guardian, teacher, or the school principal. Parents can also contact the school and request that the anti-bullying coordinator get in touch.
You may also file a child protection or police report online. If you need help making these reports, ask a trusted adult for assistance. Guardians can seek advice on reporting from the youth information point.
For parents of children in early childhood education:
Please contact your child’s daycare staff.
Anti-bullying work is implemented in Rovaniemi’s early childhood education and basic education units. The work includes both preventive efforts and resolving individual conflict situations.
The service is free of charge.