A parliamentary special select committee has recommended that both bullies and victims be referred to the National Centre of Excellence for Mental Health (NCEMH) for mandatory psychosocial screening and appropriate follow-up interventions.

In a statement yesterday, the PSSC on Women, Children and Community Development said this approach ensures that cases involving social and emotional issues are not treated merely as disciplinary matters, and that victims receive professional rehabilitation to prevent long-term trauma and reduce the risk of them becoming perpetrators in the future.