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

Federal Initiatives

In recognition of the magnitude of the problem, as well as schools' responsibility to provide a safe learning environment for students, the U.S. Government has launched a multiyear public education campaign on bullying. This campaign aimed at children 9 to 13 years old and adults reflects years of hard work and collaboration by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and the Center for Mental Health Services.

The Bullying Prevention Campaign also uses a variety of communications messages to reach 9- to 13-year-olds to help prevent bullying. In keeping with the practice of leaving States responsible for education, the U.S. Government does not dictate specific laws relating to bullying for all States, but leaves it up to each State to pass its own legislation. However, all States are required to provide all students with an accessible, competent, and safe learning environment.