Both bullies and those regularly victimised are more likely to become criminals. A school's failure to deal with bullying endangers the safety of all its pupils by allowing a hostile environment to interfere with learning. There is clear, unambiguous evidence that school action can dramatically reduce the incidence of bullying. The size of the problem Scientific studies show that bullying is an international problem that affects all schools. There is a remarkable similarity in the incidence of bullying from country to country, school to school.
Bullying knows no international boundaries, socio-economic status or ethnic boundaries.
Bullies Are often attention seekers. Will establish their power base by testing the response of the less powerful members of the group, watching how they react when small things happen. Find out how the teacher reacts to minor transgressions of the rules and wait to see if the 'victim' will complain. It is important that teachers are vigilant and consistent. Bully because they believe they are popular and have the support of the others.