Bullies
Addressing Bullying in Schools: Theory and Practice
Countering bullying needs to be a collaborative effort, which includes student bystanders (many are keen to do what they can to discourage it when they see it). Parents can play a part, especially if good relations can be established over how cases can be handled. Bullying can become a police matter and their involvement can, on occasions, be necessary. Finally, the whole school - staff and students - need to be aware of what has been agreed on how bullying is to be handled.
Ken Rigby, OAM, Adjunct Professor, University of South Australia.