Types of School Violence
School violence can take many forms.
Emotionally speaking, the child might experiencedepression, anxiety, or rage.
School violence is traumatic and can cause considerable psychological distress.
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Additionally, when children experience or witnesstrauma, their basic beliefs about life and other people are often changed.
They no longer believe that the world is safe, which can be damaging to their mental health.
Impact on Parents
Parents react to school violence in all kinds of ways.
Some parents encourage their children to bully others, believing that violence is strength.
The child may need help and support, and benefit fromintervention.
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