17 percent of 9-16-year-olds say they have been bullied in the last two months, according to a survey from the anti-bullying organisation Friends.Lyssna: Bullying on the rise in Swedish schools — calls for a national anti-bullying plBullying in Swedish schools is increasing, with 17% of Swedish pupils saying they have been bullied over the last two months, up from 14% last year.Psychologist Magnus Loftsson, head of research at the anti-bullying organisation Friends, says bullying is rising also internationally, and that Sweden could learn from other countries in how to deal with it.Friends calls for a national plan on bullying and cyberbullying, with clear roles and support for schools. This is needed, to get ”systemic change” according to Loftsson.
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