Globally, more than one in three students aged between 13 and 15 years are faced with bullying, according to a UNICEF report. The report helps shed light not only on the fact that kids face unwanted, aggressive behaviour from their peers, but also supports the argument that childhood trauma has a long-lasting effect, extending into adulthood. And is likely to affect their overall mental and emotional development as well.

Now, a workshop — organised by FORTIFY Security Management Solutions, an initiative of retired Lt Colonel Omar Pathare — seeks to help kids and young adults from nine to 18 years tackle bullying.