The "Opinions" pointed out that because there are still weak links in implementing the main responsibility, improving the system and measures, implementing education and punishment, and forming joint efforts in work, bullying and violence still occur from time to time in a few places, which damages the physical and mental health of students and causes adverse social impact. It is necessary to strengthen education prevention, punishment according to law and comprehensive management, and effectively prevent and control students' bullying and violence.
The Opinions emphasize that bullying and violence by students should be actively prevented. We will earnestly strengthen ideological and moral education, rule of law education and mental health education for primary and secondary school students, and guide all primary and secondary school students to understand etiquette, distinguish right from wrong and abide by rules from an early age, so as to cherish life, respect others, unite and be friendly, and not bully the weak and be afraid of the hard. Conscientiously carry out special education on the prevention of bullying and violence, improve students' understanding of the serious harm of bullying and violence, and enhance their awareness and ability of self-protection. Strict school daily safety management, the establishment of early warning, disposal and intervention mechanism.
The Opinions emphasize that bullying and violence by students should be dealt with according to law, and the deterrent effect of education and punishment should be strengthened. Primary and secondary school students who commit bullying and violence must take corresponding corrective measures to educate and punish them according to laws and regulations. Students who persist in teaching and commit bullying and violence for many times should register in the evaluation of students' comprehensive quality and record their performance, and transfer to special schools if necessary. Students who constitute illegal crimes shall be dealt with according to relevant laws and regulations, and their parents or guardians shall be ordered to strictly discipline them according to different situations. When necessary, the government can accept reeducation, or give corresponding administrative and criminal penalties. In particular, those criminals with bad nature and circumstances, cruel means and serious consequences must be resolutely punished according to law. Those who instigate, coerce, trick or use primary and secondary school students to commit illegal and criminal acts must be severely punished according to law to effectively curb the occurrence of bullying and violence by students.
The Opinions emphasize the effective formation of joint efforts to prevent and control bullying and violence among students. In order to strengthen the overall coordination of departments, all localities should set up a leading group for the prevention and control of bullying and violence by students, forming a trinity situation in which the government leads in a unified way, relevant departments work together to manage, schools, families and society. Parents' guardianship responsibilities should be implemented according to law to avoid parents' neglect of children, lack of education and care, and improper teaching. It is necessary to strengthen the construction of a safe and civilized campus, improve the level of school governance, and promote the rule of law. The whole society should work together to protect the healthy growth of underage students and prevent bullying and violence from spreading to cyber bullying through new online media.