Reducing bullying and increasing peacemaking amoung students.

A teacher discovered a paper one student had written regarding how he was going to "get even" with those tormenting him. Adminstration felt the need to gather all students on the list and the writer of the list to work on the problem. The parents of all students were invited to share how the list had affected them and to hear from the student how he was being treated. Parents began to see more clearly what was happening and worked with their children. The student apologized to the parents and students. They in turn apologized to him.

• The young student's self esteem was restored and it changed his life. The student volunteered in a nursing home writing letters and visiting residents.

• This could have ended tragically by him hurting himself or others.