HEALTH EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES IN THE PREVENTION AGAINST BULLYING AND CYBERBULLYING IN THE SCHOOL CONTEXT

Abstract

Introduction: School violence is a complex problem related to socioeconomic and cultural contexts. In disadvantaged urban areas, violence prevails due to limited state presence and low quality of life. Objective: to describe the pedagogical strategies used with a view to care, prevention and coping with situations of violence in the school environment. Methodology: Qualitative and reflective study of the type of experience report based on the experiences of educational actions carried out by residents of the Multiprofessional Residency Program in Family Health (PRMSF) in three state schools in the city of Cascavel/PR. Meetings were held with directors and coordinators of the schools to align strategies for health education actions to be carried out in school spaces. Active methodologies were used in carrying out educational activities. Results and Discussion: The experience involved students aged 11 to 19 years old, and was carried out from October/2022 to May/2023, with 71 classes and approximately 2,130 students. Bullying, cyberbullying and prejudice behaviors emerged as recurrent situations. The approach with students incorporated legal rights and interactive discussions, raising awareness about violence and its consequences. Final considerations: The articulation and involvement between health and education, by the PRMSF, effectively addressed school violence. Challenges include the normalization of violence and skepticism in addressing it. However, this initiative demonstrated the potential to promote change by improving students' understanding of violence and the support systems available through the intersectoral network.