Bullying and Students with Disabilities

This assignment delves into the critical issue of bullying and its impact on students with disabilities. It analyzes various research studies that explore the prevalence of bullying among this population, investigates the factors contributing to such victimization, and discusses effective strategies for prevention and intervention. The focus is on understanding the unique challenges faced by students with disabilities in navigating bullying situations and promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Bullying prevention and intervention strategies
for children with disabilities: Assessing its
prevalence and identifying risk and practice
factors

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOPIC: “Bullying prevention and intervention strategies for children with disabilities: Assessing
its prevalence and identifying risk and practice factors”.................................................................1
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW.........................................................................................4
Special Requirement of Children with Disability.................................................................4
Research project specification.........................................................................................................9
Research methodologyand .....................................................................................................9
1.5 Plan and procedure for agreed research specification....................................................11
CHAPTER 3- METHODOLOGY.................................................................................................13
2.1 Research to match efficiently to research question or hypothesis..................................13
2.2 Proposed research investigation in accordance with the agreed specification and
procedures ............................................................................................................................13
2.3 Record and collect relevant data ....................................................................................15
CHAPTER 4- DATA ANALYSIS................................................................................................16
3.1 Appropriate research evaluation techniques ..................................................................16
3.2 Interpretation and analysis of the result in terms of original research specification .....17
3.3 Recommendation and justifying areas ...........................................................................21
CONCLUSION ............................................................................................................................21
4.1 Outcomes of research ....................................................................................................21
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................22

TOPIC: “Bullying prevention and intervention strategies for children with
disabilities: Assessing its prevalence and identifying risk and practice
factors”
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Research Project Description
Bullying can be characterized as an aggressive behaviour which is inflicted on the weaker
groups of the society. In the current era it has been witnessed that bullying affects majority of
students in their younger phases of life, however, in the case of disabled children such
humiliation continues throughout the school. This is an activity which is exercised by persons
who purportedly occupy a position which is dominant in nature. This concept shall be
distinguished from the concept of conflict which essentially is a disagreement between two or
more persons, but for it to amount bullying it shall be accompanied by imbalance of power.
It may be undertaken through various modes which could be either by making fun of
others by hitting them or in such manner which causes physical or mental harassment of the
other person. Furthermore, children suffering from disability are prone to bullying at an
increased rate. In accordance to a report disabled children are twenty percent more likely to be
subjected to bullying. Disability could be in physical, intellectual, sensory or emotional form.
The secondary rationale behind an increased rate among disabled children is that the confidence
level is very low and thus, increases the vulnerability level of this category of children. The
bullying which these children are made to go through can vary from a range of activities. Some
of the common instances of bullying are making fun of their disabilities or incompetence to
undertake various tasks.
Rationale of Study
Children with disability are highly sensitive to all the actions and reactions which occur
in their surroundings. Bullying is one of the conducts which make this population of children
suffer serious repercussions in the form of deteriorated physical or mental health. There are
people who have the tendency to enjoy infliction of undue and unfair treatment on the weaker
sections of society. In consequence, the requirement of intervention from the end of guardians
arises in such situation to implement corrective measures. Thus, the need to explore and identify
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various forms of interventions shall be ascertained through this study. Moreover, it has also been
identified that the subject still remains unexplored and there is large scope for the researcher to
review the existing practices. This is turn shall enable the researcher to determine innovative
measures and cater to the needs of this group of society.
1.2 Significance of Study
The study and the findings of research shall hold utmost significance for all the schools
and other institutes which have been witnessing an increased trend of humiliation as well as
harassment of this group of society with special needs. The stakeholders of all these institutes in
the society shall make use of this study to implement all the suitable measures and appropriate
strategies for specifically addressing the issue of bullying. Moreover, with assistance of the
findings of study, the awareness level of society in respect to special needs of the disabled
children shall be enhanced.
Aims and Objectives
Aim
The main aim with which the researcher is conducting the present study is “To ascertain
bullying prevention and intervention strategies for children with disabilities” and further “To
assess its prevalence and identify risks as well as practice factors”. In order to effectively fulfil
the ascertained aims, the researcher shall undertake the research to fulfil the following objectives
:-
Objectives
 To understand the special needs of children with disability.
 To understand the impact which bullying causes on the ability of a disabled child.
 To ascertain different measures for prevention of bullying among children with
disabilities.
 To ascertain strategies being adopted for intervention in cases of bullying children with
disabilities.
 To assess the prevalence of bullyiand ng among children with disabilities
 To ascertain the risks and repercussions of bullying among children with disability
Research Questions
In order to satisfy the aims and objectives of the study in an effective manner the
researcher seeks to answer the following research questions:
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 What are the special needs of children with disability?
 What are the impacts which bullying causes on abilities of a disabled child?
 What are the different measures for prevention of bullying among children with
disabilities?
 What are the strategies being adopted for intervention in cases of bullying children with
disabilities?
 What are the risks and repercussions of bullying on children with disability?
and
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CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW
Special Requirement of Children with Disability
The children with disabilities shall be treated with utmost care and sensitivity, to cater to
all their requirements and needs. A child may be disabled in physical, intellectual, sensory or
emotional form. In pursuance to their disabilities arise the need to take special care of these
people and enable to live a satisfied life. It has been observed that this group of society is very
sensitive in nature and lack confidence to tackle different situations in life. Therefore, every
effort shall be made to assure their happiness and increased satisfaction level. One of the
strategies which can be implemented to prevent occurrence of these measures are separation of
these children from other normal children in schools and such other institutes. However, this
approach has been contrasted by Rose and Monda-Amaya (2012) to state that habitation of these
people in isolation shall hamper their overall growth and mental capacity to face varied situation
in life.
In pursuance to the same it is observed that these children if kept isolated from the
normal society, they shall never be able to prepare themselves to face the other portion of the
society which does not these form of special needs. In accordance to Maag and Katsiyannis
(2012) the special needs of disables children is to treat them normally and equal to other
children. Assurance of this special need shall prepare them to fight their disability in the most
effective manner and survive all the odds of life. However, Young, Ne’eman and Gelser (2011)
are of the opinion that this is a utilitarian approach which fails to address a significant portion of
the issues which are faced in daily life.
For instance if a child is physically disabled, he/she shall require assistance in movement
or in accomplishment of different tasks of writing or talking. Thus, it is important for the persons
in-charge to ascertain the special needs of each of such person and enable them to lead a normal
life. In addition, to catering to the needs arising out of disability, it has been observed that the
confidence level of these children is relatively lower. In pursuance to the same, the guardians or
parents or teachers shall assure an effective communication with them to understand their
psychological needs. Thus, it can be stated that a person with disability may have special needs
both in terms of physical or psychological issues.
Impact of Bullying on abilities of a disabled child
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Bullying is one of the most common trends prevalent within the environment of schools.
The most common target of this humiliating activity is the weaker sections of children,
especially those suffering from any form of disability. It may be undertaken through various
modes which could be either by making fun of others by hitting them or in such manner which
causes physical or mental harassment of the other person. In accordance to Sentenac and et. al.
(2011) bullying among disabled children has been on rise as it is generally believed that this
group of people are considered to be weaker. Infliction of these activities in an academic
environment has a direct impact on theiand r learning abilities as well as confidence to deal with
various people existing around them. In consequence, to this form of harassment or humiliation
in schools result in avoidance of school or increase in rate of absenteeism.
The children being victimized make every effort to not be around people who bully them.
They fail to concentrate on their studies, which in turn results into decreased grades. Their focus
is no more on academic achievements, rather their entire efforts are focused on avoidance of
facing people who occupy a dominant position and may bully them. It has also been observed
that these trends have also increased the drop out rates of disabled children and built a fear of
facing people. Moreover, it has been stated by Swearer and et. al. (2012) that bullying is one
such activity which is faced by almost all the children in their childhood.
However, the different lies in the fact that in the case of non-disabled children it does not
continue for lifetime and they have the ability as well as confidence to overcome these fears.
This ability of fighting the fears is much rare in disabled children as they are made to go through
such actions for a prolonged time duration (Chatzitheochari, Parsons and Platt, 2016). In
addition, it has also been observed that in consequence to these activities the other abilities of
disabled child are also subdued to a significant level, which otherwise could have been
undertaken by the concerned person in an effective manner.
Measures for preventing bullying incidents of disabled children
Bullying is just not limited to children dominating children but there are situations when
even young adults or other members of an organisation involved in the process. Slevin and et. al.,
(2014) stated that the way parents behave and socialise has a great impact over the activities of
their children. For instance: A young man has two children, one is crippled by birth and the other
is very healthy. If the healthy child has witnessed his father bullying other individuals especially
the disabled ones then he will also depict the same behaviour towards his brother. Hence, it is
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important for parents to analyse their behavioural aspects and assess the impact every action can
have on their surroundings. According to Rose and et. al., (2015), there has to be some sort of
generosity for individuals who are disabled or have some sort of problem in performing daily
tasks. This can be developed when schools and education centres take the responsibility of
identifying and resolving bullying issues. No child is courageous enough to speak out their
problem unless they have a sign of hope or cure for their problem (Fink, Deighton and Wolpert,
2015). Hence, it becomes the responsibility of adults and seniors to identify and recognise such
cases where a disabled individual is facing a difficulty in coping with current atmosphere.
There are different types of bullying which are experienced by children especially the
disabled ones. Klomek and et. al., (2016) stated that most severe cases are those which cannot be
explained verbally. These cases are of physical violence or intimidation. Often abusers are in
search of an opportunity through which they can hurt or humiliate a disabled and weak child.
Moreover, they are excluded or isolated from social groups and gatherings because of their
disability. The severity of a problem increases when bullying individuals get support and
encouragement for their activities. An effective solution can only be proposed when source of
the issue is identified and treated Limber, Kowalski and Huynh, (2016). The role of teachers and
school authorities in such situations is to develop their programs which are aligned with
communication principles. The children with disabilities must be communicated in the way they
feel comfortable. However, schools which allow people with both abilities and disabilities often
face a difficulty of communication. This results in greater negligence towards the special case
children (Schroeder and et. al., 2014).
According to Houchins, Oakes and Johnson, (2016), physical violence is less brutal than
mental or verbal abuse. When a person experiences verbal abuse, there is a significant impact
which is felt over the mind and mental health. This also reduces efficiencies in depicting
different skills and decisions. The automatic impact is felt over academics and personal life of
the disabled child. However, Repo and Sajaniemi (2015) stated that there is a requirement of
both physical and mental balance to stay healthy. Counselling is a technique which can help in
resolving mental issues. If a child is being bullied by someone in the school or locality, then his
behaviour will drastically change. This change is always negative and deflective from the one
which is normally portrayed by the person. For example, if a child is very talkative and
outspoken but suddenly stops talking or sharing his thoughts and feelings then parents identify it
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as a critical situation. There are chances that he may be addressing some issue. According to (),
proper counselling and attention from parents helps in reducing the impact of violence or abuse
which took place due to bullying (Gini and Espelage, 2014).
It is important to make people aware that bullying is not an integral part of childhood.
Often parents and higher individuals of the society think that if a child is experiencing violence,
abuse or harm in the form of bullying then he/she is being trained for harder circumstances in the
future. But Schroeder and et. al., (2014) has stated that the activities which are concerned as
bullying result in mental disturbances and negative impact over the lifestyle of children. All their
negative and brutal experiences results in decreasing social circles, no social skills and less or no
quality friends. This also depicts that the person becomes more lonely and depressed. Often in
such situations the person turns towards options like suicide or home run. Hence, it is important
for every individual of the society to realise that bullying of children is not an issue to be
ignored. It in fact requires more attention and safeguarding because entire life of an individual is
depended on the experiences and backgrounds of childhood (Chatzitheochari, Parsons and Platt,
2016). It is not necessary that everybody will take the harm and abuse as a challenge to achieve
more in future and become successful.
Every educational organisation and institutions which engage disabled children in some
way or the other has to follow the guidelines and legislations that have been described by the
government. According to RHouchins, Oakes and Johnson, (2016), the legal policies must be
kept strict and fair for every person irrespective of their age and gender. However, there is no
major punishments for encourager of child bullying. Moreover, the community guidelines must
be supportive and strengthening for the weaker sections like physically and mentally disabled
children. The assurance has to be acquired by counsellors and parents that there is no bullying
activities on going in the organisation where disabled children are working. The basic rights and
approaches which have been declared by the government and supporting organisations should be
communicated to every parent and school authorities. It helps in creating a disciplined
atmosphere for those individuals who have been participating and encouraging bullying
practises.
There are various anti-bullying policies which have been developed by the government
for safeguarding individuals and specially disabled children from the negative elements or
components that bully these children. School organisations are more subjected to bullying and
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violence as compared to other children. The lack of awareness is the major factor which
contributes to worsening of the situation. If critical importance is provided to spread of
awareness regarding this major issue then development of the society and reduction in such
incidents will be reported. A collaborative effort has to be taken up by every stakeholder who is
associated with disabled children to reduce the occurrence and impact of child bullying on their
lives and future.
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Research project specification
Research methodology
Research methodology is a technique through which one can understand the diverse set
of methods and tools which need to be implemented for meeting the set goals and objectives.
This research study focuses on bullying of children with disabilities and the effective control
measures which can be taken for avoiding such situations. The suitability and feasibility of the
research study is completely dependent on the type of tools or methodologies which are to be
used or adopted. According to the research proposal which was produced earlier, it is clearly
depicted that aims and objectives can be attained only when the information collected during the
research is efficiently interpreted and analysed. This is possible when collection process is
correct. Following techniques will be used for supporting this research study.
Data collection:
The data collection process is quite crucial for the study because all the conclusions and
interpretations are completely dependent on the type of information which is acquired. There are
two prime methods of data collection i.e. secondary. For the secondary research there is aided
with published sources like books and articles. The feasibility of project is totally dependent on
data collection which is performed with help of these two researches. In the present research
study Data will be collected through secondary sources that comprise of Data and information
gathered from books, journals and other secondary data sources. Sources includes books,
journals, news articles. Information from internet and online sites.
Research Approach:
Efficiency of research work is based on the approaches that have been adapted. Aims and
objectives which are set for research study help in determining the type of approach researcher
has to undertake. There are two types of approaches which can facilitate the research project or
study and these are deductive and inductive. For the present study Inductive approach will be
used and researcher will focus on generating new idea from the existing information and
knowledge.
Research Philosophy:
The research philosophy helps in maintaining the effectiveness of entire study and
applied tools. Interpretivism and positivism are two types of philosophies which can be used for
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conducting this research. Positivism helps in identifying the laws and complications which are
influencing the different aspects of human behaviour. For the present study, interpretivism
philosophy will be used as it helps in understanding every perspective and dimension of acquired
results. Moreover, the subject and study is largely stabilised with this philosophy.
Data Analysis:
Most significant part of the research, data analysis helps in analysing the data which has
been collected. There has to be at-most efficiency in acquiring data analysis results because the
entire interpretation is dependent on this fact. Qualitative research technique with thematic
analysis has been used for data analysis in this research study. Thematic analysis helps in
supporting the qualitative research by understanding the different responses deeply and provides
effective information. In the present study Thematic data analysis techniques will be used and
themes will be prepared and analysed.
Ethical considerations:
It is important to consider the ethical practises which are relevant for the research study.
During the study, researcher can come across various situations in which an effective decision
has to be taken. When relevant information is acquired from authentic sources then purpose of
the research is accomplished. Hence, the study has been conducted with proper ethical
considerations and information is collected from reliable sources. Consent of use of private data
or specific thoughts has to be taken before implementing or applying it into the report. Research
work planning is also supported by ethical practises and choices. In the current study proper
citation of work will be done and due credit will be given to authors and writers whose work has
been used for completing the study. Also, ethical consideration with regards to plagiarism will
also be considered and care will be taken to properly rephrase the content. It will be ensured that
content from other authors' work is not copy pasted.
Research limitations:
The insufficient resources or time period often leads to limitations of research. Use of
reliable methods and sources helps in making the quality of research good enough for future
uses. Hence, it is important to recognise and overcome the probable limitations which can occur
during the research study. Apart from time being the dominant constraint, there is another
limitation which often comes up when conducting a research study like this. The use of
information for data analysis has to be effectively done. If there is any sort of loss of data, it has
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to be facilitated by back up. In order to restrict the limitations or drawbacks of the research, it is
important to give subsequent time and resources. It will help in enhancing the quality and
reliability of acquired data.
1.5 Plan and procedure for agreed research specification
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The above figure depicts a Gantt Chart which has been prepared for understanding the
different steps and processes which need to be followed during the research study. This research
is quite critical and dealing with such a serious issue require in-depth research and facts. During
the course of 9-weeks this research will be completed and provided to the assessor. Researcher
has focused on providing valid data and information which is possible only when extensive
search work is initiated. The constraints and issues which arise during the study have been
controlled and resolved using effective monitoring and control measures. Moreover, there has
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been a provision provided for acquiring feedbacks so that study is completely according to the
desired aims and objectives.
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CHAPTER 3- METHODOLOGY
2.1 Research to match efficiently to research question or hypothesis
Present report has been made with the objective to conduct research To ascertain bullying
prevention and intervention strategies for children with disabilities. Data and information have
been collected from different sources and it supports for making the findings of the study.
Financial and physical resources have been used for making the study reliable and valid. In
addition to that, secondary sources have been used for collecting the data and information. Use
of financial resources have been taken for collecting the data and information. The secondary
research helped in collecting authentic data which is required for fulfilling the set objectives and
goals.
AIM :- To assess its prevalence and identify risks as well as practice factors”.
OBJECTIVES :-
 To understand the special needs of children with disability.
 To understand the impact which bullying causes on the ability of a disabled child.
 To ascertain different measures for prevention of bullying among children with
disabilities.
 To ascertain strategies being adopted for intervention in cases of bullying children with
disabilities.
 To assess the prevalence of bullying among children with disabilities
 To ascertain the risks and repercussions of bullying among children with disability
2.2 Proposed research investigation in accordance with the agreed specification and procedures
Major objective for carrying out the project is to ascertain the methods that could be used
for bullying prevention and intervention strategies for children and disabilities. In this project
research methodologies have been designed in such a manner that ways can be identified for
reducing bullying in the school campus. In this descriptive research design has been selected and
it has helped for gaining deeper insight for completing this project. Along with this
interpretivism research philosophy have been used for doing interpretation of data and
information that has been collected for completing the research.
Moreover, researcher is conducting this study with objective to identifying ways through
which methods can be identified for reducing the cases of bullying and assessing intervention
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strategies for people suffering from disability and children's. For carrying out research,
secondary data has been collected from books, journals and online articles and other resources.
All the methods have provided an effective medium for completing the research in effective
manner. Along with these recommendations also have been mentioned for methods that could be
used for reducing the impacts of bullying in the schools.
Research philosophy
Interpretivism research philosophy has been used in this approach for interpreting the data and
information that has been collected through secondary research. Interpretation of data and
information that has been collected through secondary research has been done and this is more
qualitative approach that has been used in the study. In the present study making use of this
approach has helped for gaining meaningful insight about the topic and deep information has
been collected for the same.
Research approach
There are two major type of research approaches that are being used while conducting the
research. In inductive approach researcher enable to conduct new theories that will be helpful for
managing and analysing the data and information that has been collected from the research. It
will also aid for evaluating the weak performing areas due to which incidents of bullying are
faced by the disabled students. In the present research study inductive research approach has
been used in which researcher has chances for conducting research by conducting new
investigations.
Data collection
Secondary data sources have been used for collecting the required data and information and it
has supported for conducting the research manner. Books, journals and other online sources have
been used for gathering necessary data and information that is being required for carrying out the
research study. It has helped for gaining the required outcomes of the study in the successful
manner.
2.3 Record and collect relevant data
Secondary information has been collected in this research study for completing the
objectives of the research study. The data has been collected from the books, journals and other
online sources.
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CHAPTER 4- DATA ANALYSIS
3.1 Appropriate research evaluation techniques
Research evaluation techniques are used in the study for gaining the required outcomes
of the study in successful manner. These techniques provides way for judging criteria and
standards that have been used in the study. Impact of the chosen topic can be analysed and on the
basis of that evaluation of information and data is done so that required outcomes of the study
could be achieved. Qualitative and quantitative are two types of techniques that are used in
performing the study. Qualitative techniques comprise of performing theoretical discussion on
the subject matter so that required outcomes of the study could be gained. In the present study
use of qualitative techniques have been used so that key concept related to the selected topic can
be understood. Thematic technique has been used as a data analysis tool for interpreting the data
and information that has been collected through the secondary sources. Themes have been
prepared on the basis of which analysis of data and information that has been collected from the
secondary research has been done. Analysis of every theme has been done so that evaluation of
all the information that has been gathered from the secondary study can be conducted. It has
helped for gaining meaningful and deeper insight and on the basis of that research study has been
completed successfully.
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3.2 Interpretation and analysis of the result in terms of original research specification
Interpretation of the collected data and information
Theme 1: Children suffering from disability face incidents of bullying with their friends
and classmates.
As per the analysis of secondary data, it can be stated that students face incidents of
bullying in the school. Bullying is a serious issue that is being faced by students while studying
in school. It is required that effective measures should be taken for protecting the child from
bullying. Disabled children find it difficult to protect themselves and it due to this children find it
easier for involving in bullying with them. Government can take positive initiatives for
protecting and safeguarding children that suffers from incidents of bullying. State can make anti
bullying policies for ensuring the safeguarding of children that are studying in the schools. It is
imperative that disabled children should be provided with the protection against the violence and
cases of bullying (Gini and Espelage, 2014).
Theme 2: Schools do not take serious measures for preventing bullying
As per the findings from the secondary data it can be ascertained that management of
schools are not taking any serious steps for preventing cases of bullying for Disabled children. It
can be stated that schools needs to take effective measures for ensuring that Disabled children
should be provided with safe and protective environment. Strict punishments determined by the
schools will support for facing the issue of bullying and it will safeguard the children against the
heinous crimes of bullying (Young, Ne’eman and Gelser, 2011). Other than that awareness can
be also created so that other children should not behave in negative way and involve in cases of
bullying with disable children. Schools are more subjected towards cases of violence and
bullying against the disabled children and it is vital that effective measures should be taken by
them so that safe and conducting environment can be provided to disable children (Limber,
Kowalski and Huynh, 2016).
Theme 3: Disabled Students been victim of bullying in the schools.
It can be analysed from the secondary data that disable students becomes victim of
bullying in the schools. Disable children are soft targets as they cannot protect themselves and it
is an advantage that is being taken by other senior and fellow students. Other than this it has also
been found from secondary research that probability of children becoming victim of bullying in
the schools is high. It can be stated that every organization that has been engage in rendering
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education to disabled children should make it ensure that children should not be made victim of
bullying (Klomek and et. al., 2016). Children become lonely and depressed when they are
involved in bullying and due to that mental and physical well-being of the students gets affected.
There are three types of bullying cases that are faced by disabled children and it comprise of
verbal, physical and social bullying. Negative impact is being observed on the growth of child
and due to that conflicts and arguments among students occurs in the schools.
Theme 4 There is lack of policies and norms in the school for reducing the cases of bullying
in the school.
As per the findings of secondary research it can be stated that there is lack of policies and
norms in the school for reducing the cases of bullying in the schools for disabled children. It
becomes responsibility of educational organization that they should make stringent rules so that
cases of bullying should be reduced (Gini and Espelage, 2014). It reflects that government needs
to take effective measures for making strict regulations so that cases of bullying should be
reduced in the schools. One out of four children face cases of bullying and it is a serious threat
that is being faced by disabled children (Maag and Katsiyannis, 2012). Threats and challenges
created by bullying are very high and due to that negative impact is being observed on physical
and mental well-being of kids.
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Theme 5 Teachers and principals can play a significant role in reducing the cases of
bullying in the schools.
In this from secondary finding it can be stated that teachers and principals can play a
significant role in reducing the number of cases of bullying in the schools. Teachers and other
education provider people remain in touch with the students and they can easily identify about
the incidents that are associated with the bullying. It can be ascertained that majority of the
students feel that teachers and management of schools can play a significant role in reducing the
number of cases of bullying in the school (Klomek, and et. al., 2016). Positive initiatives taken
by principals and teachers will support for providing safe and conductive working environment
for the children. It can be stated that management of school can take significant steps for
protecting the children from bullying in the schools. Fear among students who are involved in
harassing other students can be developed and it will help for reducing number of cases of
bullying in the schools.
Theme 6: Male students are more prone to bullying as compared to female students.
From the secondary research it has been found that male students are more prone to
bullying as compared to female students. In schools many cases of bullying among male students
have been reported and it reflects that they are more prone to bullying as compared to female
students (Sentenac and et. al., 2011). Physical strength of male candidates is more and due to that
cases of physical bullying are high. It shows that male students are more prone to bullying as
compared to female students. Disable children are more apt to bullying and in that male are at
high risk. It becomes imperative that measures should be taken for reducing the cases. More
attention needs to be given for male students so that they can be protected from physical and
mental harassment of bullying cases.
Theme 7: Students ever made complaint of bullying in school.
As per the analysis of secondary data it has been assessed that only few cases have been
recorded where students have made complaint of bullying in the school and it shows that there is
fear among students to report cases that are related with the incidents of bullying. Disabled kids
find it difficult for communicating about bullying and also defending themselves verbally and
physically. A child finds it hard for expressing with their parents and teachers and it makes social
interaction at schools more difficult and challenging. Disabled children finds it difficult to
disclose that they have been part of bullying and make complaint regarding the same. It can be
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concluded from the information that majority of cases of bullying goes unreported. It is vital that
awareness among disabled kids should be created so that they can take serious steps for reporting
the cases of bullying. It will aid for punishing the guilty and cases of bullying will get reduced by
adopting this approach. Disabled child needs to be encouraged to made complaint of bullying in
the school.
Theme 8: Senior students find it easier to involve in incidents of bullying with junior
students.
As per the information collected from secondary data it can be stated that senior students
finds it easier to get involve in bullying with junior incidents. Physical strength of seniors is
more and due to this reason they find it easier to get involve in cases of bullying with junior
students (Maag and Katsiyannis, 2012). Disabled child find difficulties in fighting and arguing
with their seniors and due to this reason more number of incidents for bullying are reported. It
reflects that it is easier for senior students to get involve in cases of bullying and harass junior
students. It shown that students are at risk of bullying and there is need to take effective
measures for reducing such cases.
Theme 9 There is need to make strict rules by management of school to stop cases of
bullying.
According to the secondary research it has been analysed that there is need for making
strict rules by management of schools to stop cases of bullying. More specifically it has been
found from the secondary information that one out of every four students has faced incidents of
bullying and it reflects that children studying in schools are more prone to cases of bullying. It
can be ascertained that there is need for making strict rules by management of school to stop
cases of bullying. Majority of cases of bullying occurred as there was no strict rules for stopping
such cases. This indicates the need for making strict rules by management of schools to stop the
cases of bullying. Strict rules and policies will support for preventing the cases of bullying and
fear among students can be created for not involving into the cases of bullying. Henceforth, It
can be evaluated that there is urgent need for making strict and stringent rules so that cases of
bullying can be reduced.
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3.3 Recommendation and justifying areas
As per the findings of the Secondary research it can be stated that schools can take
initiatives for ascertaining the risks for repercussions of bullying among children with disability.
Strict policies and norms can be formed for saving the children from cases of bullying. Teachers
and management of schools can take significant initiatives for reducing the cases of bullying in
the schools. Along with this regular sessions can be conducted with disabled children and their
viewpoint can be taken about the security that is required by them for saving themselves from
bullying. In addition to that strict punishment can be decided for students who are found
involved in cases of bullying.
CONCLUSION
4.1 Outcomes of research
Summing up the present research study it can be stated that for providing better
protection to disabled children from bullying schools can take effective measures. Management
and teachers of school can play a significant role in achieving this objective. Along with this
school atmosphere can be made more friendly so that disable children can also found equal
opportunities for growing as that of normal students. Moreover punishments can be decided for
senior students who are found involved in cases of bullying and it will help in reducing the risk
that is associated with bullying for the students in the school. It is vital that appropriate measures
should be taken by all the staff members and management so that safe and protective study
atmosphere can be provided to the students that are studying in the school.
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