In February 2024, France’s Ministry of Education released the first national indicators from its 2023 school bullying survey, conducted in nearly 680 public schools across the country. Out of the 17,400 students from 3rd grade (CE2) to 12th grade (Terminale) who took part, the results show that bullying affected more than one student per classroom on average:
- 5% of elementary school students (around 319 out of 6,374)
- 6% of middle school students (around 236 out of 3,932)
- 4% of high school students (284 out of 7,098)
The survey also revealed that nearly 17% of elementary students (3rd to 5th grade) reported being “often” or “very often” targeted by false rumors. TRALALERE, a French organization committed to youth education and well-being, directly addresses this issue in its “Stop la violence!” program. This initiative raises awareness among young people about the impact of rumors and equips them with practical tools to respond and protect themselves.