The limits of anti-bullying legislation

The bullying narrative replayed in the media has focused on the tragic and fatal consequences, namely suicide, and If the American experience is any indication, the proposed the failure of educational institutions to identify and provincial bills will only be the beginning in a long line effectively respond to incidents of bullying. [...] The centre was funded by the Similarities include developing a definition of bullying, Ministry of Education and the Attorney General’s office requiring school districts to develop anti-bullying policies, but came under the University of the Fraser Valley in 2004 student discipline guidelines and determining the scope with an advisory committee that includes government and schools have in enforcin [...] The strategy focuses on several The initiative included workshops, materials and violence initiatives including an enhancement of anti-bullying and prevention programs.15 The province also amended the suicide prevention initiatives by contributing $250, 000 School Act in 1999 to emphasize the responsibility of over three years to partner with the Canadian Mental school boards to ensure safety in t [...] The that the province encourage the federal government to Bill died on the order paper when the provincial election review the criminal code and Youth Criminal Justice Act was called, however, little to no attention was drawn to pertaining to how these laws could be amended to respond 18 the anti-bullying statutes. [...] The charter also called for the school, whether or not it occurs within the school creation of emergency response plans and the development building, during the school day or by electronic of policies concerning the use of school based email and means16 internet.19 Manitoba currently does not have specific anti- bullying legislation.