From the author: The English word “bullying” has recently become generally accepted to refer to violence at school... and not only. This is in adult groups, it is on the Internet. Little is written or spoken about this, but in individual sessions this topic is present quite often. So is it possible to fight this phenomenon? I. Shapovalyants, Ph.D. Moscow, 2014 Definition and some statistics. In Russian, it is difficult to find a name for such a phenomenon, which includes aggressive behavior, moral and physical violence, dominance and coercion, intimidation and extortion. Therefore, the English word “bullying” has recently become generally accepted to refer to violence in school. According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2010), which periodically monitors the behavior of schoolchildren and factors affecting their health, 21% of girls and 22% of boys aged 11 years are subject to regular violence in schools; 20% girls and 19% boys aged 13; 12% girls and 13% boys aged 15 years. 20–24% of Russian schoolchildren and 10–14% of schoolgirls constantly offend others. It is noted that boys are more likely to use physical force, while girls are more likely to use social isolation. Recently, with the spread of high technology and the use of the Internet, mobile phones, social networks, etc., a new type of bullying has appeared among children - cyberbullying. Organizers and performers. It is usually believed that the organizers and perpetrators of school violence (bullies) are physically strong but intellectually dull children from “dysfunctional” families. However, this is not always the case. Children from wealthy “prosperous” families may also find themselves in this group. At the same time, if your child himself is involved in violence and, moreover, is the ringleader, this is also a reason for intervention. As subsequent observations show, most of these children grow up alone and have poor relationships in the family and at work. Victims. Almost anyone can find themselves in the role of a victim. This can be a physically strong child, or a child who studies well and is liked by teachers. The criterion can be almost anything, it’s enough to label it: new, stupid, smart, arrogant, quiet, idiot or major, short or big, speaks with an accent, dresses differently, nerdy, red-haired, bespectacled... Consequences. The consequences of school bullying affect a person’s personality throughout later life. Proof of this was obtained by a group of scientists from King's College London under the leadership of Takizawa. Figures confirm that victims of frequent or persistent bullying at school, when becoming adults, are significantly more likely to complain about their health, suffer from depression, nervous disorders and are prone to suicide. They are less successful in their professional activities and more often lead a lonely lifestyle, without family and friends. In other words, school quarrels and fights turn into quite serious adult problems. What can be done at school. Taking into account the beginning of a new school year, parents and teachers should be more careful to ensure that their child does not become a victim of bullying. Teachers and school administrators should be aware that bullying typically occurs in the restroom, in the schoolyard, in the hallway during recess, on school buses, and over the phone or online. Teachers must immediately respond to any hostile behavior, inform administration and parents, and thoroughly investigate such incidents. Students and parents need to be informed and involved in creating a safe school environment. You can also involve high school students as voluntary assistants (school ombutzmen), to whom the child can safely turn. Signs to watch out for. A child may not always admit to his parents that he is being subjected to violence at school,.