Survey: German apprentices face violence and bullying far more often than students
Fourteen percent of apprentices say they have experienced or witnessed violence or physical assault, compared with 3% of university students, a Forsa survey for Germany's statutory accident insurer shows.
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Apprentices in Germany are far more likely than university students to face insults, bullying and violence, according to a survey. Forty-two percent of apprentices said they had experienced or witnessed insults or verbal abuse, compared with 23% of students. The Forsa poll was commissioned by the German Social Accident Insurance, DGUV, and obtained by the dpa news agency.
Twenty-eight percent of apprentices and 12% of students reported bullying or prolonged exclusion. Violence or physical assault was cited by 14% of apprentices but only 3% of students. The survey gives no further details on the incidents of violence.
At the same time, apprentices feel better prepared for a safe working life: 91% have heard about accident prevention and health protection, compared with 53% of students. Seventy-two percent of apprentices consider themselves well or very well prepared, against 40% of students.