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

Limits of Confidentiality

Duty to Warn

Court cases have held that when an individual indicates the intention of doing something harmful, dangerous, or criminal to self or others; it is the professional's duty to warn appropriate parties. This includes:

• The family of an individual who intends to harm her or himself
• Others the individual actions may harm
• Appropriate authorities and emergency responders

Duty To Report Child Abuse and Dependent Adult/Elderly Abuse

Many States mandate reports to appropriate agencies and authorities whenever there is actual or suspected child abuse. This includes physical, sexual, neglect, emotional or psychological abuse, or unlawful sexual intercourse.

Many States also require reporting whenever there is actual or suspected abuse to dependent or elderly adults.

Adapted from:
Center for Mental Health in Shcools, UCLA
Confidentialty and Informed Consent Introductory Packet, 2002
http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu