Is there a right and a wrong way for school staff to intercede in bullying?
Dr. Limber: While there is no single formula that will work in every situation, there are some general principals about how to intervene when we see bullying occurring. For example, whenever possible, if staff observes bullying, they should intervene immediately. You cannot put it off for a more convenient time, despite it being difficult to do amidst a busy school day. You need to label the behavior as bullying and remind children that it is against the school rules and won’t be tolerated. If possible and appropriate, the child who bullies should face immediate consequences, such as missing recess or going to the principal’s office. School staff members should also look for ways to support to the victim without making the situation even more uncomfortable for the child. A final suggestion is to pay attention to bystanders. Don’t dismiss them right away. Instead, remind them that they have responsibilities to help stop bullying, as well. Let me be clear that we shouldn’t punish kids fo
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