Special needs schools in Japan reported that 3,032 of their students were physically or psychologically harmed by bullying behavior in the academic year 2022. The majority of victims were visiting their first year of high school. While the number of bullying incidents at regular schools in the country occurred primarily at elementary school level, bullying among students at special needs schools in Japan peaked during their high school education.
Number of bullied students at special needs schools in Japan in academic year 2022, by school year
academic year 2022; the Japanese academic year starts on April 1 of the stated year and ends on March 31 of the following year
Supplementary notes
Figures reflect the number of schools that have reported at least one case in which the victim perceived an act as bullying. The source defines "bullying" as the act of a student inflicting psychological or physical harm on another student enrolled at the same school. The act of bullying can happen inside or outside of school, which includes bullying over the internet as well.
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e-Stat (Japan). (October 6, 2023). Number of bullied students at special needs schools in Japan in academic year 2022, by school year [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1069344/japan-number-bullied-students-special-needs-schools-by-school-year/
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