Anti-bullying policies can be established at different levels, such as by a school or district, and may vary in terms of protections and punishments. Some policies are supported by regional governments, and enforcement can involve staff and students.
There are different types of anti-bullying policies that can take different forms and can be enacted at various levels within a region or school district. Some common ways to distinguish between different policies are to look at the level at which the policy was issued, whether by a school district, a school, or by a teacher in a particular classroom. While some policies are enacted and supported by a district or school, there are also movements to see similar policies passed into law by regional governments. The actual protections and punishments outlined in anti-bullying policies may also vary, as well as the individuals who should enforce those punishments.
Anti-bullying policies are policies put in place by a school or other governing body to set guidelines and punishments for behavior considered bullying or harassment. There are different types of policies that can be put in place to establish such practices, and overall, one of the best ways to differentiate them is to consider where the guidelines are established. Many anti-bullying policies are instituted by a school itself, usually under the guidance of a principal or at the behest of a school’s students.
Instead, some anti-bullying policies are created and implemented by members of a school district board and the superintendent. These policies typically affect all schools that are part of that district and usually indicate that the principal or designee at a school must ensure that the policies are followed. In some areas, the issue has come under increased recognition, and people have begun lobbying for lawmakers to address how bullying and other forms of harassment in schools will be addressed. These types of anti-bullying policies are rarer than those implemented at the school or district level, although they are also somewhat more powerful in terms of potential effectiveness.
Different anti-bullying policies can also mean different people who are meant to support the policies, as well as various definitions of bullying and punishment. A school principal typically has the power to ensure compliance with anti-bullying policies, although she can usually appoint someone else to oversee proper enforcement of the policies. Usually staff at a school, as well as students, are expected to behave in accordance with these policies, although sometimes policies only indicate students, as separate guidelines govern the behavior of staff. Some policies leave punishment to the discretion of a principal or designated representative, although other policies provide more direct guidelines for punishing bullying and harassment.
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