The results of the questionnaire should be shared with all participants, perhaps at a school assembly on bullying. The results can help students and adults become aware of the extent of the problem, can help to justify intervention efforts, and can serve as a benchmark to measure any changes in school climate. Questionnaire results can be publicized in school and community newsletters. Parents can participate in an awareness campaign, which can be conducted during parent-teacher conference days, through parent newsletters, and at PTA meetings. The goals are to increase parental awareness of the bullying problem and to point out the importance of parental involvement in and support of the school s anti-bullying efforts.
Teachers can work with students at the classroom level to develop classroom rules against bullying.
Many programs engage students in a series of formal role-playing exercises and related assignments that can teach the students other methods of interaction besides bullying. These programs can also show students how they can assist victims of bullying and how everyone can work together to create a school climate where bullying is not tolerated. Schools that have implemented Olweus s program have reported a 50-percent reduction in bullying. Conclusion Bullying is a serious problem that can affect a student s academic and social progress. A comprehensive intervention plan that involves all students, parents, and school staff can help ensure that all students can learn in a safe and fear-free environment.