Examines best practice examples of student welfare policies that address bullying and harassment through strategies to promote a positive school ethos. Stresses the importance of teacher modeling of respectful relationships and promotion of effective conflict resolution procedures throughout the school community. (Contains 23 references.)…

Girls are only one of several groups that governments in Australia, as in other parts of the world, have recognized as suffering educational disadvantage. The problems of other groups are clear-cut and appropriate action plainly indicated. But in the case of girls, the causes are far more complex, entrenched in society, and education systems have…