STOMP Out Bullying Behavior Model

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Although research has concluded that children who are victims or engage in bullying behaviors model what they see at home, what should be the school’s role and responsibility in helping deal with bullying? Children spend at least seven hours in school each day during the school year, therefore, schools have a significant role and responsibility in helping prevent bullying. According to STOMP Out Bullying, “since 1992, there have been 250 violent deaths in our schools and bullying was a factor in several school shootings, “ (STOMP Out Bullying). There have been anti-bullying laws in many states that require their schools to establish policies and rule in dealing with bullying. “Creating a mission statement, code of conduct, school-wide rules,

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