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Schools prepare for bigger role in fighting bullying problem
The number of reported bullying incidents in New Jersey schools is expected to increase this year as officials deal with the problem more aggressively.
A state law that takes effect Sept. 1 strengthens and expands the role and responsibilities of schools in dealing with bullying behavior. Attorneys and experts leading a workshop for school officials Thursday at Richard Stockton College said they expect increased vigilance to lead to more reported cases.
“There may be people worried about being held liable if they don’t report something,” said Ray DiNovi, a school anti-bullying specialist with Rowan University and the Educational Information and Resource Center. (D’Amico, Press of Atlantic City)
