Persuasive Essay On Anti Bullying

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Bullying is an issue that many students deal with on a daily basis. This includes the students being bullied and the bullies themselves. While it is important to understand that the students being bullied are the victims, it is also important to make sure that students who are bullying others have support because there is usually an underlying reason bullying happens. Knowing that bullying happens on a daily basis in the United States, it is an educator’s responsibility to make sure that there are ways to prevent and stop bullying. Anti-bullying legislation, security, classroom support, violence prevention programs, and mental health support are just a few ways to quell the bullying epidemic that is happening today. Violence prevention …show more content…

This may or may not be included in the student/parent handbook. It is necessary to make sure that every student is aware of the policy and consequences for bullying. Edmonson and Zeman (2011) tell us, “Best practice school bully laws combine education, intervention, and individual responsibility to building positive school climates. Schools often specify student responsibilities in codes of conduct” (p. 35). While it is important to make sure that anti-bullying policies are in place, referencing anti-bullying legislation is always a helpful back up if any issues …show more content…

The problem that occurs many times is that there are laws being made, but no training happening or not enough case law with regards to the new law to make sure that all aspects of the law are followed. As Terry (2010) tells us,
More than 97 percent of respondents knew that their districts had such a policy and had received some information or training regarding said policy from their school district. However, when asked, “Do you think that the Safe School Climate Act (June 2006) exerts the needed pressure on schools and school districts so public school students feel free from harassment, intimidation, and bullying?” a clear majority (63 percent) responded “no” or “don’t know.” (p. 97)
This study was done with teachers in South Carolina. With this in mind, it is understood that even though legislation is made, it is still necessary for training and help to make sure that bullying is stopped. If there is no training of not only teachers, but students as well, it cannot be assumed that any change or difference will

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