ABSTRACT
This book chapter provides important background information related to aggression and bullying, examines school-based programming for reducing these problematic behaviours, and provides concrete recommendations for translating evidence-based school aggression and bullying prevention programming into practice. The chapter begins with key definitions for aggression and bullying, including differentiating aggression from bullying, the subtypes of aggression and bullying, and how the frequency and impact of these behaviours change over the course of a child's development. In particular, the frequency and impact that these negative behaviours have on school-age youth will be addressed. Then, within the context of our school-based intervention research conducted over the past 20 years, we will outline key strategies for how outside entities can help support schools in school-based aggression and bullying prevention programming. Finally, we will then outline ten primary considerations for translating these strategies into practice within schools. Common barriers to implementation will also be discussed within this context. The chapter will conclude with suggestions for the next steps in supporting researchers and educators interested in decreasing aggression and bullying behaviours in the schools.
