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Kidscape work to prevent the abuse and exploitation of children. Though we are known for providing information about safety and child abuse, we have a special interest in and experience with bullied children, bullying that may take the form of emotional, physical, or cyber attacks.

Always a part of school life, bullying affects, according to a recent national survey, almost three-quarters of children. Not all of these receive the direct attentions of bullies, but learning can be seriously affected if children witness or participate in aggression. And the bullied can be seriously harmed.

We see children from 8-15, and some have had bones broken, others have dropped out of school or become deeply depressed. Over half say they have considered suicide. We know from the headlines that some succeed.

Kidscape believes in encouraging knowledge that helps children protect themselves. Children are taught to be self reliant, observant, with the ability to make mature judgements. Our ZAP workshops teach them practical skills to deal with future situations of bullying, which is successful in 80% of the cases. We work with children from every location, every background, and recently have developed new techniques in bringing our message to children with special needs who are, unfortunately, often the target of bullies.

Every penny that you donate will help us to help the children and their families to get their lives back.