Before you start any work around bullying you need to take time to go through a learning contract with young people and make sure you have the time and resources to work through any issues raised.
I usually start the session by asking people to raise their hands if they have ever been bullied, or know someone who has. This usually results in everyone raising their hand, including workers, which quickly demonstrates that this is a universal problem that most people face at some point in their lives.
It also provides the opportunity to stress that all bullying behaviour is unacceptable and to go through organisational policies that you have.
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