Augustus Osborne ^*

• Njala University, Bo, Sierra Leone

Bullying poses a significant challenge to the educational and social development of children in Sierra Leone. This commentary explores the critical roles of teachers, parents, community leaders, and other stakeholders in preventing and addressing this issue. It emphasizes the importance of a multi-faceted approach by examining the complexities of bullying within the Sierra Leonean context. The commentary differentiates between prevention, intervention, and postvention strategies, outlining specific actions aimed at both bullies and victims. Effective bullying prevention strategies include teacher training, parent involvement, and community collaboration, while intervention efforts focus on immediate support for victims and appropriate consequences for bullies. Additionally, postvention actions are discussed to support recovery and healing for those affected. The commentary highlights the need for sustained efforts, data-driven approaches, and policy development to create a safer and more inclusive learning environment for all students in Sierra Leone.Bullying poses a significant challenge to the educational and social development of children in Sierra Leone. This commentary explores the critical roles of teachers, parents, community leaders, and other stakeholders in preventing and addressing this issue. This paper highlights the importance of a multi-faceted approach by examining the complexities of bullying within the Sierra Leonean context. Effective bullying prevention and intervention strategies are discussed, including teacher training, parent involvement, community collaboration, and school-wide initiatives. The commentary emphasises the need for sustained efforts, data-driven approaches, and policy development to create a safer and more inclusive learning environment for all students in Sierra Leone.