The Ministry of Education in Guyana is developing a nationwide Anti-Bullying and Anti-Violence Policy for schools after receiving more than 1,000 recommendations from stakeholders across the country. According to reports, the proposals cover a range of prevention, support and enforcement measures. Stakeholders suggest school-based approaches such as anti-bullying clubs and programs that build peer advocacy, including training students to act as advocates and help address bullying incidents. Both outlets also highlight calls for strengthening counselling services, including increased and improved access for students affected by bullying and violence. In addition to support measures, recommendations include clearer and stricter consequences for repeat offenders. These suggested disciplinary actions include more serious punishments such as community service and potential sanctions involving school funding, including withholding school cash grants for chronic cases. The reporting also indicates that the ministry is advancing the policy through further consultation steps as the recommendations are considered.