SOCIAL WORK ON THE PREVENTION OF BULLYING AMONG YOUTH

Abstract

The article analyzes the activity of a social worker in the prevention of bullying among young people. The purpose of the article is to highlight the features of social work to prevent bullying among young people. Research methods are monitoring, analysis, systematization, generalization and synthesis. The scientific novelty of the article is that the work analyzes social work on the prevention of bullying and highlights the main aspects of the activity of a social worker in the prevention of this phenomenon, in particular: performing the function of identifying problem situations, supporting victims and perpetrators, conducting preventive measures, teaching young people the skills of solving conflict situations and interaction, promoting the creation of a safe and friendly environment in educational institutions, etc. The essence of the concept of "bullying" is revealed, which involves a process of deliberate cruel attitude, aggressive behavior towards another person, with the aim of causing harm, causing fear, anxiety, or creating a negative environment for a person. It was found that the prevention of bullying is one of the important directions of social work, which is aimed at creating a safe and supportive environment for all participants of the educational process. It was established that for the first time in the country the concept of bullying was established in 2018, when the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the Law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts on Combating Bullying", which legally recognized the defined concept and provided responsibility for committing and concealing its cases. It was determined that for the successful prevention of bullying among young people, the development of a complex system of preventive and educational measures is relevant, in particular: trainings, thematic meetings and classes, round tables, conversations, consultations, joint viewing and discussion of thematic videos by all participants of the educational process regarding non-violent methods of behavior and upbringing, resolving conflict situations, managing one's own emotions and overcoming stress, etc.