What can be done to raise awareness?

The anti-bullying pack sent to all schools in Scotland ('Action Against Bullying') describes ways in which a school can tackle bullying. An important part of the programme is raising awareness. This can be approached in a number of ways, including discussion with all staff and pupils when developing an anti-bullying policy. Using the policy in the curriculum (for example in the social education programme) can help focus the mind of teachers and pupils on the issue. Other approaches include surveys of pupils and teachers to find out more about the extent and understanding of the problem within the individual school and also poster/leaflet campaigns.
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Article details

M Johnstone, P Munn and L Edwards (1992) 'Action Against Bullying: a support pack for schools', Edinburgh: Scottish Council for Research in Education.
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Author details

Professor Pamela Munn is Dean of Moray House School of Education at The University of Edinburgh. She is also Director of the Anti-Bullying Network and the Scottish Schools Ethos Network, which are both based at The University of Edinburgh. She has been involved in research projects on bullying, discipline and truancy for a number years. Among her many publications on these topics are two major anti-bullying support packs which were sent to all schools in Scotland and which have received enthusiastic international attention. You may visit the website of Moray House School of Education and also the website of the Scottish Schools Ethos Network.
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