We now know that bullying is not normal, natural, or acceptable. Young victims get hurt, both emotionally and physically.
Young bullies can grow up to be abusive adults.
Bullying in the classroom prevents students from learning and teachers from teaching. While the victims of bullying need to learn skills to avoid such treatment, the bullies also need to be taught better ways of relating to others. This is where you can help. By making a commitment to prevention and intervention, you will be helping to build a positive environment where everyone feels safe, accepted, and valued. The following pages give you some strategies and steps to help prevent bullying and to intervene once it occurs.