Identifying bullying challenges schools across the Azores
Azores schools recorded 173 bullying cases in 2024/2025. Increased reporting comes with calls for training to distinguish bullying from acts of aggression.
Schools across the Azores recorded 173 bullying cases in 2024/2025, up by 14 from the previous school year, according to RTP Açores. The previous total was 159 cases.
The education secretary acknowledges that more schools are reporting cases, a factor to consider when interpreting the increase in recorded incidents.
Reports also highlight a need for training to distinguish aggression from bullying, supporting the identification of these situations in schools.
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