How to Transform A Bully, Part One - The five stages of bullying

Darren Stevenson

By Darren Stevenson
Community contribution / May 11, 2015

In this four part series Darren Stevenson will focus on how to help a bully stop bullying, build positive relationships, and become the best person they can be.

There are many underlying issues that create a bully and often bullies are also victims. The intention of this series ...

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Darren Stevenson is the founder and MD of Extend Before and After School Care, a nation-wide provider of outside school hours care services for children. Established in 2002, Extend's goal has always been to enrich the lives of children and support families. Darren has driven this philosophy throughout Extend, and shared his vision as a primary and secondary school teacher, university lecturer and industry leader and innovator. Extend partners with over 100 school communities and educates and cares for over 12,000 children.

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