https://theconversation.com/understanding-what-motivates-bullies-could-help-tackle-school-violence-259227. Yes, OK- but see: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/23/15-year-old-girl-misogyny-social-media-online-abuse. If this sort of thing isn't tackled, & if #children & young people don't feel safe in our #schools because of their #gender, their #ethnicity, #nationality, #disability, #sexuality or #genderidentity, then the "anti-bullying policies" of those schools aren't worth the paper they're printed on!
Understanding what motivates bullies could help tackle school violence

Aggressive behaviour may be modelled and reinforced in homes, schools, and communities.

The Conversation