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Prevention and intervention guide against violence towards education personnel

The document is a resource aimed at education professionals. It addresses the growing issue of violence in educational settings by defining its various forms, physical, verbal, psychological, sexual, cyberviolence, and incivility, and analyzing their causes and consequences. The guide outlines legal responsibilities, prevention strategies, intervention techniques, and support mechanisms for both staff and students. It emphasizes the importance of collective action, collaboration with families and external partners, and the role of unions in protecting and supporting victims.

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Publisher
Centrale des syndicats du Québec (CSQ)
Country
Canada
Year of publication
2025
Region
North America and the Caribbean
Topics
Physical health Safety Violence and harassment
Available in
French
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders

Preventing psychosocial risks in education: Joint European guidelines 2025

The 2025 Guidelines offer a framework to help education employers and trade unions prevent and manage psychosocial risks in the education sector. Building on the 2016 version, this revision reflects the evolving challenges post-COVID, including digitalisation, increased classroom complexity, and rising stress levels among staff. The Guidelines emphasize the importance of safe, healthy, and supportive working environments as essential for quality education, and advocate for collaborative action, effective legislation, and tailored risk assessments.

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Publisher
European Trade Union Committee for Education (ETUCE) European Federation for Education Employers (EFEE)
Year of publication
2025
Region
Europe
Topics
Mental health Right to disconnect and technology Safety Working conditions
Available in
English Spanish, Castilian French
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders Union representatives

Heatwave: your rights, our interventions

Guides

The guidance page by SNES-FSU addressing the impact of extreme heat on working conditions in French schools can serve as inspiration to other organisations when their schools experience similar extreme weather conditions. It outlines the rights of education staff during heatwaves, including adjustments to working hours, access to drinking water, and the possibility of exercising alert and withdrawal rights in unsafe conditions. The page also highlights SNES-FSU’s advocacy efforts with the Ministry of Education, pushing for flexible exam schedules and better protection for vulnerable staff. It emphasizes the need for long-term investment in school infrastructure to adapt to climate change and ensure safe working environments.

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Publisher
Syndicat national des enseignements de second degré (SNES-FSU)
Country
France
Year of publication
2025
Region
Europe
Topics
Climate change Physical health Working conditions
Available in
French
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type
Online ressource

Interview with Ivy Lynn Bourgeault on mental health

Opinion/commentary

In an interview with CAUT, Ivy Lynn Bourgeault discusses her national study on mental health across various professions, focusing on academia. The study highlights the high levels of anxiety and depression among academics due to heavy workloads, digital stress, and continuous peer evaluation. Bourgeault emphasizes the need for better mental health accommodations and support, particularly for contract academic staff who face job insecurity. She also addresses the gender gap in mental health research and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on academic staff's well-being.

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Publisher
Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT/ACPPU)
Country
Canada
Year of publication
2025
Region
North America and the Caribbean
Topics
Mental health Pandemics and epidemics Right to disconnect and technology Women’s psychological and physical health Workload
Available in
English French
Categories of staff
Teachers Researchers
Level of education
Higher education and research
Resource type
Web page

Let’s fight suffering: Psychological distress

The document addresses the impact of psychosocial risks in the workplace on mental health. It explains how factors such as work overload, lack of support, job insecurity, and harassment can lead to psychological distress, including anxiety, depression, and burnout. The guide outlines the physical, mental, and emotional consequences for workers and organizations, and proposes a three-level prevention strategy: eliminating risks at the source, equipping workers to manage stress, and repairing the effects through support programs. It also highlights legal rights and recourses available to workers under Quebec labor laws.

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Publisher
Centrale des syndicats du Québec (CSQ)
Country
Canada
Year of publication
2024
Region
North America and the Caribbean
Topics
Mental health Violence and harassment Working conditions Workload
Available in
French
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders Union representatives