"And a lot of these bullying prevention and intervention programs that focus on bystanders have been shown to be the effective programs because they focus on changing that bystander behavior.
VOA: special.2010.05.06
Currently in education popular reform actions are Response to Instruction and Positive BehaviorIntervention Supports.
Educators and legislators are under pressure to prevent bullying, and many schools are implementing programs such as A Classroom of Difference, Steps to Respect and Positive BehaviorIntervention and Supports that teach empathy, interpersonal skills and respect for those who don't fit into the mainstream.