Bullying

This section gives some background to bullying in New Zealand schools and outlines some case studies of bullying, with some of the options available and legal advice.

Bullying in schools and the law

by Maria Kazmierow – 2003

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The legal and ethical obligations of schools are considered, to indicate the minimum requirement for schools in dealing with bullying.

Culture of cruelty

by Maria Kazmierow – 2003

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Some background to the issue of bullying in New Zealand schools and some of its effects.

Obligations of schools to teachers

by Maria Kazmierow − 2003

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This paper outlines some legal grounds in relation to a school's obligations to teachers.

Obligations of schools to pupils

by Maria Kazmierow − 2003

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This paper outlines some legal and ethical grounds in relation to a school's obligations to pupils.

Practical strategies

by Maria Kazmierow − 2003

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Some possible strategies schools can take to minimise bullying.

Remedies for bullying

by Simon Mitchell – 2003

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The most effective ways of changing the culture of cruelty that bullying represents are the practical preventative measures outlined in this article.

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