NCJ Number
221837
Journal
Criminal Justice Review Volume: 32 Issue: 4 Dated: December 2007 Pages: 401-414
Date Published
December 2007
Length
14 pages
Annotation
The purpose of this analysis was to examine the effectiveness of school-based antibullying programs.
Abstract
It is concluded that school-based antibullying programs are not practically effective in reducing bullying or violent behaviors in the schools. Several explanations for this disappointing result are offered, although further research would be necessary to truly understand this phenomenon. The results suggest that antibullying programs produce an effect that is positive and statistically significant but practically negligible. Youth violence, including bullying and other violent behaviors has received increased political and scientific attention over the past several decades. Although violent behavior among youth and in the schools has declined over the past decade, the victimization of children by other children in school settings remains a major issue of concern. In response, a number of prevention and intervention programs have been developed to reduce the incidence of bullying and violence in schools. This meta-analysis sought to examine the effect of school-based antibullying programs. Given the expense and effort expended in implementing these programs, it would be useful for policymakers to understand the effect on bullying and even more serious violent behavior. Table, references