Walden University Characteristics that Indicate Bullying at School Discussion Directions: In this Discussion, you determine how to intervene most effectiv

Walden University Characteristics that Indicate Bullying at School Discussion Directions:

In this Discussion, you determine how to intervene most effectively and describe the specific steps you would take to stop bullying at school.

To prepare: Imagine you are a school social worker in an elementary school, and you become aware that there are some “cliques” or “gangs” of fourth or fifth graders that routinely pick on their peers who do well in their schoolwork.

Post:

Identify the signs and characteristics you might observe that would indicate the above scenario is bullying.
Explain how you would respond. Include what steps or intervention strategies you would take.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the resources.

Resources:

Webb, N. B. (2019). Social work practice with children (4th ed.). New York, NY: The Guilford Press.

Chapter 15, “The Interpersonal Violence of Bullying: Impact on Victims, Perpetrators, and Bystanders/Witnesses”