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I feel that it is more important to promote successful mentor/mentee relationships, and refer
students who do not respond to more serious consequences. If these bullies are having some success with their mentors, they should be told that they need to leave this particular student alone or they will be removed from program.
At this point, in or out of school suspension could occur, possibly a class or schedule change for either of these students, and/or a Pupil Services Team meeting on both of these students.
Most of all, you are to be commended for your work with victims and bullies too. With above techniques, I have had great success with stopping bullying, rehabilitating bullies and making school environment more comfortable for former victims.
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Paula McCoach has been in public education for 23 years. She has been a school counselor for the past 10 in an alternative school and an elementary/middle school in Maryland. She has spearheaded mentor programs, Character Education initiatives, & Bully awareness. For more information, send an email to coach@bullyzapper.com or visit http://www.bullyzapper.com
