Dealing with bullying behavior in a school setting

Question:

I am looking for some concrete practical tips for dealing with bullying behavior in a school setting. How can I work to change the bully’s behavior? How can I help the victim avoid any further victimization?

Answer:

I have included excerpts on Bullying and the Victim from our book, Positive Discipline: A Teacher’s A-Z Guide.  Even though these excerpts relate directly to your question on these two behaviors there is still much to learn about why children misbehave, and how to encourage change. We can also learn more about the effectiveness of class meetings for the best way to prevent bullying by creating a sense of belonging and involving students in focusing on solutions.