| Summary: Looks at the effectiveness of six intervention strategies used in schools to tackle bullying. These were: disciplinary approach; strengthening the victim; mediation; restorative practice; use of support groups; and the shared concern method. Argues that teacher interventions are often unsuccessful in tackling bullying, and that a whole school approach is more effective. Suggests some ways in which teachers can deal with bullying more effectively, such as having a wide knowledge of the range of intervention methods currently being promoted and implemented in schools and their effectiveness. |
