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School Antibullying Efforts: Advice for Education Policymakers

NCJ Number
245862
Journal
Journal of School Violence Volume: 12 Issue: 3 Dated: 2013 Pages: 268-282
Author(s)
Amanda B. Nickerson; Dewey G. Cornell; J. David Smith; Michael J. Furlong
Date Published
2013
Length
15 pages
Annotation
This article discusses new standards and requirements for schools related to bullying prevention.
Abstract
Bullying is now recognized internationally as a serious problem. In recent years, governments in numerous jurisdictions across North America have imposed new standards and requirements for schools related to bullying prevention. In order to meet these new demands, education policymakers can turn to a large and informative body of research on effective prevention and intervention practices. Six key recommendations for school policy that emerge from this bullying research are: (a) assess the prevalence of bullying, (b) develop a school-wide antibullying policy, (c) provide school-wide staff training, (d) implement evidence-based prevention programming, (e) build strong leadership support, and (f) use effective disciplinary practices. Abstract published by arrangement with Taylor and Francis.