This document is a matrix outlining how staff will respond to any bullying situations that occur at Dewey. While bullying at Dewey is very rare, staff have been trained and take reports of this nature very seriously to ensure that bullying continues to be a rare occurrence. All reports of bullying will be thoroughly investigated in a timely manner. Upon completion of the investigation and dependent upon the results of the investigation, consequences may transpire. Please remember that students receiving consequences will be held in strict confidence.