School Bullying: Who, Why, and What To Do

By Gordon MacNeil, Ph.D., and Jason M. Newell, M.S.W.
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 11, Number 3, 2004, Pages 15-17

Abstract:

School bullying has short and long term effects on its victims. Building on the characteristics of bullies, their victims, and the environment in which bullying occurs, this article explores both preventing school bullying as well as intervening once bullying has begun. Keeping youth engaged, eliminating environments where bullying can occur, and planning and developing anti-bullying policies are all methods of preventing school bullying. Interventions can include eliminating "bystanding," treating the bully, as well as treating the victim.

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Juvenile Bullying

The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 11, Number 3, 2004

The topic of bullying has gained national attention in recent years as research shows that experiencing repeated bullying is associated with negative school outcomes such as absenteeism and poor academic performance. Additionally, excessive teasing has been related to depression, social anxiety, decreased self-esteem, anger, and sadness. This issue explores many aspects of juvenile bullying.

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