| Abstract: | The main purpose of this thesis is to present the issue of peer violence among children with special needs, which is becoming increasingly widespread in today’s society. Due to the dynamic and rapidly changing world, children are often neglected. Such neglect, along with a longing for sense of security and trust, has a significant impact on their social and emotional development. The need to prove oneself is also one of the causes of peer violence, which is discussed in more detail in this thesis.
We, too, encounter children with special needs and peer violence on a daily basis, which allows us to better connect the findings from professional articles, research, and scientific theories with practical examples.
The thesis presents various forms of peer violence, with a particular focus on peer violence in schools, as it is the most prevalent form of violent behaviour among children. The school, in addition to the family, plays a key role in shaping child's values and norms through relationships with peers, teachers, and other educational professionals. In this educational institution, we can observe its advantages and opportunities, but on the other hand, it also reveals its shortcomings, such as various forms of violence.
The thesis also presents children with special needs, who are placed in appropriate educational programs and institutions based on the type and degree of their disabilities. Due to their "differences", they are often victims of peer violence. |
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