At the meeting of the Fife Council Cabinet Committee, Liberal Democrat Councillor James Calder raised the need to protect victims of bullying in a report on the Council’s anti-bullying policy.

Councillor Calder said,

While it is important that the Council deals with the perpetrators of bullying, it is equally important that we protect the victims.

I feel as though there is not enough emphasis on protection. We have seen a huge rise in school violence in Fife since the Pandemic and there have been highly publicised incidents such as at Levenmouth Academy.

I made the point at the meeting that we must make sure we protect those who are bullied. They can face a trauma and experience mental health issues not only at school but later in life.

I hope the Council will take the time to ensure supporting and protecting victims is a priority.