Why is bullying still not stopped if it's a crime?

Coming up with a successful plan to stop bullying has proven difficult. Some say that bullying should not be a law enforcement issue. None of the state laws offer the resources to implement effective bullying prevention programs. Making a statement that bullying is unacceptable is good, but the schools need money to make the programs work.

In some cases, lawmakers are merely passing legislation for the sake of showing their communities that they are concerned about bullying. Also, persistent harassment affects a relatively small number of students. The vast majority of students who said they had been bullied said that it happened once or twice during the school year.