The teachers should also allow the students to give "their" ideas on how they would like situations handled. For cause and effect - how it feels.
WHAT CAN SCHOOLS DO TO HELP STOP BULLIES & VIOLENCE?
It's all about talking it out: Child to Child (Peer Mediation), Teacher to Parent meetings involving the parents, students, and entire school faculty to discuss Conflict Resolution.
Another idea for younger kids getting picked on could be to have an older student assigned as a type of mentor that he could talk to, and who would step in to settle a conflict or dispute.
Groups have also been created where victims and their parents can meet with other victims and discuss solutions. It's comforting to know you're not alone, and friendships can be made there.
Many schools admit that the lockers are the most common place that bullying takes place. Teachers could take turns standing by these lockers during class changes.
If kids are on the outside of the school doors there is also potential for things to happen, when they are unsupervised.
The schools can also utilize a drop box, where students can write down what is going on with them and others. Some kids have anxieties when trying to talk with adults, and this method can help them report.
The schools can also pass out questionnaires, and do surveys or polls to find out what students and parents think about what is happening and what they would like to see done.
Some schools put up a peace flag outside on days when there is no conflict in the school. This promotes a pride in the school, and teaches them that even one person's actions can have consequences that affect everyone.
Other schools are using posters, and having the students wear certain colors on certain days.
Other activities included a white out, where students wore as much white as possible to symbolize peace, a unity day, where students wore their school colors, and a smile day, where each student received a smile card and handed that card over to the first person to smile at them.
Another great idea schools are using is to promote a discussion aimed at helping kids to identify and describe emotions. And for teens, pictures of conflicts or stressful situations can be used to promote discussion & ideas for resolution.
Let kids know it's OK to talk about problems; that parents and teachers are willing to listen, and eager to help. Also, if your kids/students are "bystanders" to their friends, or other kids being bullied, tell them how important it is for them to help these kids by reporting it.
I know it can be scary to report someone but, the school will know how to deal with the bully, and you should not fear retaliation. Doing something to help is better than doing nothing.