Until students trust this will happen, bullying will go unreported, and bullies will continue to thrive. Second, adults must be aware of all forms of bullying behaviour.
Many bullies try to pass off acts of aggression as rough-housing between friends, just having fun.
However, there is a difference between bad play and bullying. Third, there must be a clear and effective plan for dealing with both the bully and the victim. It is important that all students know the consequences for bullying. Victims need to be taught how to develop friendship skills and learn to interact with assertiveness and confidence. Fourth, school personnel need to know about the different kinds of bullies.