Yes what is necessary is the child bully is expelled from the school, but it may not stop the problem as the bully may seek out the victim in other places, cyber bullying has become popular extending the duration and reach. We have to get real and make bullying criminal behavior just as assault, abuse, molestation, etc is criminal behaviour and have a mandatory reporting policy for teachers. This means you have a detention and reeduction program for bullies and it should include parential attendence and counselling. You also have to have proper supervision in recesses.

It must be recognised that the problem stems from the family dynamic and it might be that it can only be dealt with in absolute terms; exclusion from the school population

Good news about the kid from North Carolina who was told not to bring his "My Little Pony" backpack to school. There was major outrage and the school has backed down and lifted the ban. I think the best way to discourage bullying is for schools to take it seriously and pursue criminal charges for assault and threats instead of having a "boys will be boys" attitude. If an adult threatened or assaulted a co-worker he would be fired and charged with assault, so why should kids be expected to put up with actions that would be unacceptable for adults?

Hold the bullies parents responsible and give them help dealing with their kid.

perhaps this is the way to deal with the problem

Students take stand on bullying | Western Advocate

It appears Fred ain't dead yet!

Westboro Baptist Church takes aim at WA high school students | Western Advocate

not content with causing dismay closer to home this group of nuts wants to export their hate and rage. They may find our laws a little different and they may be charged with vilification and inciting disorder. What you can't do, we can. of course, entry into this free country is highly restricted even for americans and they may be turned around even before they get on the plane

The WBC should just be ignored, don't give them the attention that they want.

I don't want to give them attention I want them to stay home, not spread their hate abroad