This method involves several stages involving interaction between the bully and the bully-victim.
Step 1: On the basis of reports or observations, identify and interview the “suspected bullies” one by one .
Step 2: Interview the targeted student and explain what is happening. Stress that no-one is going to be punished. Discover more about the case, for instance, whether there may have been any provocation on the part of the target. Gain the target’s confidence!
Step 3: Meet with the suspected bullies again individually – and ascertain progress. If adequate progress has been made, convene a meeting with the group of suspected bullies.
Step 4: At the “bullies only meeting” help the students make an agreed plan to resolve the conflict with the cooperation of the target.
Step 5: At a final summit meeting – with the target now present – help the students to negotiate an acceptable solution.