A call to the 24-hour child abuse reporting hotline, 211, could help protect a child from bullying before the situation worsens, says the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA).
The agency’s Director of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, Newton Douglas, is encouraging members of the public to report suspected cases so that authorities can intervene early.
Douglas made the appeal during the National Anti-Bullying Week church service at Boulevard Baptist Church in Kingston on Sunday, October 4.
He warned that delaying a report could expose the affected child and others to greater harm, with consequences that may not easily be reversed.
“One call can make a difference in protecting a child,” he emphasised.
Douglas also urged children experiencing bullying to speak with a trusted adult, including a teacher or guidance counsellor.
He said encouraging children to seek help is one of the most effective ways to address and resolve bullying.
National Anti-Bullying Week is being observed from October 4 to 10 under the theme “Kindness Run Di Place; Bullying Nuh Have No Space”.
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