Introduction and Overview
The Citizen Council for the Security and Justice of Mexico City has disclosed that the majority of bullying reports in Mexican schools originate from parents and guardians. In observance of the International Day for Preventing Violence Against Women and the promotion of non-violent schools, the council has received 2,040 bullying reports over the past six years. Of these, 1,066 involve girls and adolescents, while 897 pertain to boys and adolescents.
Reporting Trends
From January to October 2025, the council has addressed 448 reports, averaging approximately 43 per month. María Elena Esparza, the council’s Gender Consiglier, emphasized that bullying does not discriminate based on age or social environment. However, aggressions against girls tend to be more subtle and less visible.
“Addressing bullying as a public health issue, from a gender perspective with empathy, is crucial so that no voice remains unheard,” Esparza stated.
Geographical Distribution
75% of the reports come from Mexico City, primarily from Iztapalapa, Gustavo A. Madero, and Azcapotzalco alcaldías. The remaining reports originate from entities such as the State of Mexico, Puebla, and Querétaro.
Types of Violence
Esparza highlighted that 42% of cases occur in secondary schools, with physical (28%), verbal (28%), psychological (14%), sexual (12%), cyberbullying (10%), and social exclusion (8%) being the most frequently reported types of violence.
She further explained that 76% of the aggressions involve students, while 24% implicate teachers.
Cyberbullying
Regarding cyberbullying, 36% occurs on Instagram, 21% on unspecified social media platforms, 21% via WhatsApp, and 6% on Facebook. To prevent school violence, over 600 workshops and discussions have been conducted since 2023, benefiting 77,000 individuals.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the primary source of bullying reports in Mexican schools? Parents and guardians are the main reporters of bullying incidents.
- Which age groups are most affected by bullying? Bullying affects both girls and boys, with reports indicating that 1,066 involve girls and adolescents and 897 pertain to boys and adolescents.
- Which alcaldías in Mexico City have the highest bullying reports? Iztapalapa, Gustavo A. Madero, and Azcapotzalco concentrate the majority of bullying reports.
- What types of violence are most commonly reported? Physical, verbal, psychological, sexual, cyberbullying, and social exclusion are the most frequently reported types of violence.
- What percentage of aggressions involve teachers? 24% of the reported aggressions involve teachers.
- Which platforms are most frequently associated with cyberbullying? Instagram (36%), unspecified social media platforms (21%), WhatsApp (21%), and Facebook (6%) are the primary platforms for cyberbullying.
