Hundreds of Moray youngsters have disclosed their experiences of bullying in an anonymous survey.
The online research project was launched last week to encourage pupils to disclose whether they or their friends have been victimised in the playground or classroom.
More than 350 young people have responded already, answering questions including whether they were harassed online, via text message or in person.
Pupils have also revealed whether they have been victims of violence, malicious rumours, racist insults or theft.
The questionnaire also seeks to establish if incidents were reported to the school and how well any complaints were handled.
Questions are aimed at those aged from primary four to sixth year in high school but some younger children have also chosen to take part.
A council spokesman said: “There have been responses from right across the age range.
“Schools themselves have been actively encouraging pupils to take part, which has undoubtedly helped the response rate.”
The survey will remain open until September 25 and findings will be analysed to help inform a new anti-bullying policy.
After the survey results are assessed, a series of focus groups will be set up to draft anti-bullying policy across the area’s secondary and primary schools.
The final version of the policy will be presented to the council’s children and young people’s services committee for approval next April.
The survey can be accessed at
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F79HKDB
.