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Several indicators suggest that bullying and abusive behavior by teachers occur in some schools and some university departments.
Abstract. Despite numerous criticisms of teachers' aggressive behaviors, there has been no consensus on which specific behaviors are considered unacceptable. Some legal regulations on this topic are perceived as unclear or are not enforced, which can lead to disputes between parents and teachers.
Harassment was the most frequent type of student-and parent-perpetrated violence against teachers reported (80.6% of teachers had experienced this type of violence), followed by physical attack (48.5% of teachers had experienced this type of violence) and property offense (35.9% of teachers had experienced this type of violence).
From being subjected to harassment and threats to getting assaulted or having their cars keyed, many American teachers are being victimized.
About 1 in 5 school psychologists, social workers, and staff—such as janitors, cafeteria workers, and bus drivers—had been physically attacked, sexually assaulted, or threatened with a weapon by students (Violence Against Educators and School Personnel: Crisis During COVID, APA, 2022).
APA highlights potential predictors of violence directed against K-12 teachers, proposes strategies to promote safe classrooms and schools, and encourages a national research agenda for future policy.
