Bullying has been defined as repeated oppression, psychological or physical, of a less powerful person by a more powerful individual or group of persons. The first step in preventing bullying in schools is to increase awareness of the problem, especially among school teachers. This can be followed with planned discussions involving teachers, some students and parents, and development of appropriate policies. The article describes two methods of dealing with bullies. In the first, the bully is regarded as a tough guy without remorse or conscience, and the approach is characterized by interrogation, blame, and punishment. The alternative view is that the bully is a thoughtless conformist operating in a group and is not fully aware of the harm or hurt being caused. This view has led to the development of several methods of intervention. The No Blame Approach proposes that the teacher confront the group of bullies with evidence of the harm they have caused and ask them to indicate how they intend to improve their relationship with the victim. In the Method of Shared Concern, members of the bully group are seen individually and the victim is not initially involved. Again interrogation and blame are avoided and the teacher seeks agreement with each group member to behave more positively. The article also describes formation of support groups to teach coping skills for children who are frequently victimized. References