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
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Program Description (Model); Policy
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

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.