Ecuador: Bill Passes to Combat Bulling in Schools

Posted on June 19, 2011 • Filed under: Ecuador, Politics, Social Issues

ElUnvierso.com reports that the House of Congress in Ecuador approved a bill to eradicate all forms of physical and psychological violence. The bill also prevents all forms of harassment that occurs between schoolchildren. Congress approved the bill unanimously. The newly passed bill covers violence inflicted using technology or any new device of communication. El Universo says that at least one professional psychologist is required in every school. Cases of harassment and violence among students must be reported, states the bill.Read Article

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