The aim of the multi-agency group is to help school teachers and staffat children's homes come up with ways to develop social skills,assertiveness and self-esteem. Parents will also be given guidance onwhat to do if their child is being bullied.
The initiative comes in the wake of a survey on bullying among Hampshirechildren that found a quarter had fallen victim to it in the lastyear.
Councillor Felicity Hindson, executive member for children's services'said: "The anti-bullying strategy group will enable schools andchildren's homes to develop policies to tackle bullying and to fosterattitudes of care and respect among children and young people."
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