What are the best ways to tackle bullying?

The Childrens Commissioner for England, Al Aynsley Green has said almost every child is affected by bulling and is growing up in a society that sees violence as "the norm". So how do we get it under control?

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Your talk backs:

"To me I think children should be educated on the effects bullying has on their victims. There should be strict rules and regulations at schools for children and every social centre to abide by. Those who fall victim to bullying should be compensated and kids who engaged in it should be punished. I think by doing so bullying in schools or social centres will stop."
Prince Arkoh, Ghana, West Africa

"The first thing to do would be to stop the teachers doing it to each other and the children. I was bullied by a teacher when I was eight and still suffer from the results. Even the normal classroom discipline comes too close to the manipulation and emotional destruction that bullies use. This teaches children that it's alright to behave like this."
Cherry, 17, Salisbury

"People need to feel more comfortable talking about it and be made aware of what will happen if they talk/seek help. I was bullied regularly when I was younger, but I had people (mainly teachers) that I knew I could aproach for help. The bullying didn't stop straight away but I felt more comfortable knowing something was being done and talking through things."
Rachel, 16, Manchester