How could schools lower the amount of bullying that occurs on a day-to-day basis?

Regarding the school in NSW where a young man died from head injuries after a school-yard brawl, what do people think schools could do to prevent this type of behaviors reoccurring?

I support the march out the teens at the school are planning but I don’t think it will stop bullying.

Vigilance by teachers and school principals and immediate suspension and other penalties for bullies.
Tullawong State High School principal Leonie Kearney, is credited with turning her Caboolture school around through a tough stance on bullying and bad behaviour,

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3 Responses to “How could schools lower the amount of bullying that occurs on a day-to-day basis?”

Mister K on September 29th, 2009 at 3:17 am

I’m sorry to say that it’s nigh-impossible. Bullying is influenced by things both within and without school, both of which are unfortunately difficult to control. The only way a ‘bully’ can release his stress and feel better is to be, well, a bully. That’s their most effective outlet in their minds, and it’s hard to change that kind of mindset; ones that revolve around being determined to rid themselves of stress, that is.
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Chantai on September 29th, 2009 at 3:40 am

get rid of the losers…j/k
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Gil on September 29th, 2009 at 3:51 am

Vigilance by teachers and school principals and immediate suspension and other penalties for bullies.
Tullawong State High School principal Leonie Kearney, is credited with turning her Caboolture school around through a tough stance on bullying and bad behaviour,
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