 
 
RESEARCH BASED ACTIVITY_ ANTI-BULLYING LAWS/POLICY IN SCHOOLS 
 
*Picture source - https://sciennesnewsflash.blogspot.com/2014/11/anti-bullying-week.html 
 
CONTENTS 
Research based activity_ Anti-Bullying Laws/Policy in schools ........................................................... 1 
Teacher’s Section ....................................................................................................................................... 1 
Introduction - ........................................................................................................................................... 1 
Expected Outcomes – ............................................................................................................................. 2 
Points to remember ................................................................................................................................. 2 
Student’s Section ........................................................................................................................................ 3 
Research task– ........................................................................................................................................ 3 
Name and Signature of the committee .................................................................................................. 5 
 
TEACHER’S SECTION 
INTRODUCTION - 
In India there is no separate legislation to deal with bullying at school level. Bullying is prevalent at school 
level in India, especially in boarding schools. However in 2015 HRD ministry directed CBSE schools to form 
anti-ragging  committees  at  school  level  also  declaring  severe  punishments  to  students  indulging  in 
bullying, where the punishment may lead to rustication in the rarest of rare cases. 

Similarly, UGC has laid guidelines to all the colleges across the country to follow anti-ragging rules in their

respective universities, and the universities which do not abide by such rules would be brought to task.

UGC could even forfeit their recognition.

In view of the increasing cases of physical bullying and cyber-bullying of students, Central Board of

Secondary Education (CBSE) directed all its affiliated schools to form an anti-bullying committee.

CBSE Guidelines –

http://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Circulars/2015/17_Prevention%20of%20Bullying%20&%20Ra

gging%20in%20Schools.pdf

EXPECTED OUTCOMES –

1. Students will gain knowledge about anti bullying laws in their own schools

2. Students will recognise their own role/importance in preventing bullying at school

3. Students will be able to draft/understand the major components of any policy

POINTS TO REMEMBER

Why it is important to voice against bullying –

1. Read below cases –

https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/bullied-by-classmates-15-year-old-ends-life-by-hanging-

1165897-2018-02-09

https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/delhi-schoolkids-increasingly-coming-under-attacks-by-

cyber-bullies-976595-2017-05-12

http://citizenmatters.in/india-city-schools-homophobia-lgbt-discrimination-gender-research-6863

2. Give a brief to the students about the cases and dangerous consequences of bullying of children

and how it is important for them as well.

3. Not only understanding that it is important to raise a voice against bullying but also necessary

for responsible citizens to demand for anti-bullying laws/policies in their own schools/country.

STUDENT’S SECTION

RESEARCH TASK–

1. Explore the Anti bullying policy of your school by discussing with your school Principal and teacher

in charge, if any, and collect the following information –

a. Year of formation

b. Members of the committee

c. Laws/policies/measures for protection

d. Procedure of complaint

e. Punishment/Disciplinary actions mentioned in the policy

2. If your school does not have an Anti-Bullying Committee, research other schools’ policies, and

draft a policy for your own school.

School statement on bullying (To be filled by school authority)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Aims and purpose of the policy

1. To ensure a secure and happy environment free from threat, harassment, discrimination or any

type of bullying behaviour.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Bullying definition of ……………………………….school

Anti-Bullying Policy (Sample draft)

…………………………………………………………………………………………School

Year of formation - …………………………………….

“Bullying behaviour abuses an imbalance of power to repeatedly and intentionally cause emotional or

physical harm to another person or group of people. Isolated instances of hurtful behaviour, teasing or

arguments between individuals would not be seen as bullying" (Torfaen definition 2008)

(*You can create and fill your own school’s definition in consultation with the school authorities)

Bullying generally takes one of the four forms:

1. Indirect being unfriendly, spreading rumours, exclusion, tormenting (e.g. hiding bags or books)

2. Physical pushing, kicking, hitting, punching, slapping or any form of violence

3. Verbal name-calling, teasing, threats, sarcasm

4. Cyberbullying includes all areas of internet misuse, such as nasty and/or threatening emails,

misuse of blogs, gaming websites, internet chat rooms and instant messaging Mobile threats by

text messaging & calls, misuse of associated technology , i.e. camera and video facilities

5. Other types of bullying include: • Racial bullying • Homophobic bullying • Bullying based on

disability, ability, gender, appearance or circumstance

Disciplinary action -

For example -

 Once identified, each bully, victim and witnesses will be spoken with, and all incidents or

allegations of bullying will be fully investigated and documented.

 Students and staff identified by others as bullies will be informed of allegations.

 Both bullies and victims will be offered counselling and support.

 If student bullying persists family will be contacted and consequences implemented.

 If staff bullying persists the principal will commence formal disciplinary action.

Any other –

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Evaluation:

This policy will be reviewed by the whole staff, students, parents and community, and their inputs as

part of the school’s review cycle.

NAME AND SIGNATURE OF THE COMMITTEE

S.No.

Name

Designation

Signatures

Principal

Trustee/Board member

Teacher/HOD

Parent

Student/DACC representative