CONTENTS

About This Course

Table of Contents

1. School Bullying: What It Is and Why It Hurts
2. The Role of Bullies, Victims, and Witnesses
3. Factors Contributing to Bullying and Violence
4. Screening and Assessment
5. Treatment For Children and Adolescents
6. Prevention and Intervention
7. Legal and Ethical Issues

Supplements
Case Studies
Fact Sheets
References
Resources

The ABCs of Bullying
Addressing, Blocking, and Curbing School Aggression

Children Who Bully

Boys and girls who engage in bullying behavior tend to have a need to feel powerful and in control. They seem to get satisfaction from inflicting pain or hurting their peers, both physically and emotionally. They also tend to show little sympathy or empathy for others and to defend their actions by claiming the victim provoked them.ref^, ref Most of the research has been done on boys who bully. Generally, children who bully:ref^, ref

• Are aggressive with others (including parents and teachers)
• Frequently hit or push other children
• Are physically strong and socially dominant
• Have a positive view of aggression
• Have trouble following rules
• Show little empathy for others
• Are emotionally immature
• Are irresponsible
• Show inadequate social skills (also true for bully/victims)
• Seek attention (think fear equals respect)
• Are often contemptuous of both children and adults
• Are often academically below average
• Cannot and will not accept responsibility for their actions