Bullying, Violence, and Gangs

mkennedy — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:02:31 +0000

Catherine Bradshaw, National Center on Safe and Supportive Learning Environments and

Ingrid Donato, The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

The issue of bullying is a growing concern in schools across the United States. A lot of research attention has been given to the overlap between bullying and other forms of youth violence, including gang related, as well as behavioral health risks, such as substance use. Bullying can be a big issue for schools since it not only creates a poor school environment for students but also impacts school staff.

Response

Community

Educators

Effects

Research

Resources

Secondary school

Webinar

Reaching Teens Through Social Media

cosborne — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:22:17 +0000

Katie Gorscak, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Bullying stops teens from being who they want to be, prevents them from expressing themselves freely, and might even make them feel unsafe. Bullying can happen anywhere, both in person and online.

Understanding the Link Between Childhood Bullying and Sexual Violence

lknox — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:29:55 +0000

Alana Vivolo-Kantor and Kathleen Basile, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Violence Prevention and Dorothy Espelage, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois

Most experts acknowledge that bullying is a serious problem that has negative consequences for both perpetrators and victims. However, we know very little about how bullying early in life affects future behaviors.

Several years ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began a partnership with researchers at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign to better understand how bullying may lead to sexual violence. When we say “sexual violence,” we are talking about one specific type, sexual harassment, which does not include forcible acts like rape.

Research Brief: Suicide and Bullying

cosborne — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:32:19 +0000

Elizabeth Edgerton, Health Resources & Services Administration, and Susan Limber, Clemson University

Recent media publicity around suicides by youth who were bullied by their peers has led many to assume that bullying often leads directly to suicide. Although youth who are involved in bullying are more likely to have suicidal thoughts and attempt suicide than those who are not involved in bullying, research indicates that other risk factors play a larger role in suicidal behavior.

What do we know about suicide and its causes?

What Do Bullying and Youth Substance Use Have in Common? More Than You Might Think.

rellis — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Frances M. Harding, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention at SAMHSA

On the surface, bullying and youth substance use may seem like separate problems. However, from research, we know that kids who use drugs or alcohol are at risk for other problem behaviors during their teen years. Recent findings confirm previous studies that found links between bullying and substance use. In a recent article, researchers found that middle and high school students who bully their peers or are bully-victims (bully others and are also bullied) are more likely than students who aren’t involved in bullying to use alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana.

Research Brief: All it Takes is One – Standing Up is Important to Get Others to Stand Up

rellis — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Deborah Temkin, U.S. Department of Education

Our recent Stop Bullying Video Challenge and our ongoing Ad Council “Be More than a Bystander” campaign are helping to promote the message that it is up to all of us to stand up against bullying, even if we are not personally involved.

Specific Groups

LGBT Youth

Research

Research Brief: Children with Autism at Risk for Bullying

rellis — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Anthony Rizkalla, US Department of Education

From a very early age, we pick up on important social cues that benefit us throughout school, and even into our working lives.

Research Brief: Low Socioeconomic Status Contributes to Bullying Risk

rellis — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Nikila Kakarla, U.S. Department of Education

At the third Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit, attendees asked for ways to easily access and understand the latest research on bullying. In an effort to respond to this request, the StopBullying.gov blog will from time-to-time feature briefs of recent research reports published in some of the top-tier research journals.

Effective Bullying Solutions: No One-Size-Fits-All Answer

rellis — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Dr. Deborah Temkin, U.S. Department of Education

Throughout the bullying prevention world, the phrase, “I have the solution to bullying!” is all too common. As attention to bullying has grown, so have the number of products and tools claiming to reduce or eliminate bullying in schools and communities. But do they work? This question may seem simple, but there are a lot of factors to consider, including the specific situation and context.