Commentary: Harsh discipline alone won’t help school bullies mend their ways

Gabriel Negreanu

To rehabilitate bullies, traditional measures like detention and suspension aren't effective alone. A more holistic approach that includes counselling and restorative actions is needed, says the National Institute of Education’s Cheung Hoi Shan. SINGAPORE: Recent viral bullying incidents and subsequent parliamentary discussions have brought school disciplinary and rehabilitation measures into the spotlight. Education Minister Chan Chun Sing’s emphasis on rehabilitating bullies rather than