Countering bullying at an Australian secondary school with students as helpers

Author: Peterson L.   Rigby K.  

Publisher: Academic Press

ISSN: 0140-1971

Source: Journal of Adolescence, Vol.22, Iss.4, 1999-08, pp. : 481-492

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Abstract

To counter bullying at an Australian coeducational secondary school, staff and students co-operated in developing and implementing appropriate policies and procedures. Questionnaires assessing the incidence of bullying and related attitudes were completed by students in Years 7, 9, 10 and 11 in 1995 and again in 1997. Significant reductions in levels of victimization were recorded for Year 7 students only. Significantly increased support for anti-bullying initiatives was found among senior students (Years 10 and 11). Anti-bullying activities directed and undertaken by students themselves received most approval from peers.