ABSTRACT

Exploring international and intercultural perspectives, Making an Impact on School Bullying presents a much-needed insight into the serious problem of bullying in schools. As the effect of bullying on victims can be devastating, and bystanders and even perpetrators are often also negatively affected by the experience, finding successful solutions to the problem of bullying is crucial for improving school life around the world.

This invaluable book looks at a range of practical interventions that have addressed the problem of school bullying. Peter Smith presents a curated collection of seven examples of successful anti-bullying procedures from around the world - including the US, Europe and Asia - and an exploration of cyberbullying. Each chapter examines the context in which the interventions took place, how theoretical knowledge transferred into practice, and the impact and legacy of the work. Covering the most important and widely-used strategies to combat bullying, the book provides readers with a roadmap to developing practical and impactful interventions.

Ideal reading for students and researchers of education and developmental psychology, Making an Impact on School Bullying is also useful for school counsellors and education authorities.

chapter 1|22 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|22 pages

The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP)

New evaluations and current status

chapter 5|22 pages

Anti-bullying programmes in the United States

What works and what doesn’t?

chapter 6|23 pages

The Friendly Schools initiative

Evidence-based bullying prevention in Australian schools

chapter 7|22 pages

Ijime prevention programmes in Japan

chapter 10|22 pages

Conclusions

Different levels of challenge in tackling school bullying