(A scholarly article on the issue, which addresses root causes of the issue.)
Sullo, Bob (2010). Getting at the Roots of Bullying. Virginia Journal of Education, October 2010. http://www.veanea.org/home/940.htm
In the article by Bob Sullo (2010), he begins by drawing in the reader with an actual account of bullying which led to a tragic result. From there, Sullo (2010) discussing the importance of prevention versus intervention in combating bullying. Most interventions dealing with bullying occur after the incident has happened, with little chance of effectively addressing the bully or the victim.
Instead, Sullo focuses on the typical root causes for bullying behavior. Typically what motivates bullies includes:
• Connecting/Belonging
• Power
• Freedom
• Fun
• Safety/Security
To prevent bullying, it is critical to understand why it occured in the first place. Sullo (2010) believes it is important to not dismiss it as aberrant behavior that can be alleviated by the threat of punishment. Rather it is essential to remember that bullying, like all behavior, is purposeful.
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