Yes, I have worked as a special services professional in at least a dozen different schools. These have included private upperclass schools and the lowest of low income schools in two different states and four different cities. NEVER, ever, have I seen this type of behavior allowed or condoned. The FIRST time that someone lays a hand on another student or any type of projectile weapon is used to attack another student--immediate suspension has been enforced. A second incident REQUIRED an extended term of suspension, and depending on the history of their prior behavior, they could be transferred into an alternative school, placed on home schooling or expelled from that school jurisdiction completely. There are processes of hearings that such students are allowed, so there is a way to review any decisions made regarding this, thus allowing them more than a fair turn to state their case.
FWIW...I am not saying that this eliminated all bullying behaviors....but knowing that there WERE consequences and that they would be enforced did work! The victim feels that they have recourse and that their complaints will be heard....that alone can prevent an outcome like this one.
ALSO, none of those schools ever had a suicide or even an on-campus injury due to bullying.
sometimes cards are also given out to family and friends, ime...I recall reports of the Irish prayer, at the bottom...
