Bullying in Schools: An Overview

This bulletin examines the connection between different types and frequencies of bullying, truancy, and student achievement, and whether students’ engagement in school mediates these factors. It discusses the results of three studies conducted in 2007 at the National Center for School Engagement, and compares these results with those from a Swedish study. The authors conclude that victimization in the form of bullying can distance students from learning. Schools can overcome this negative effect if they adopt strategies that engage students in their work, creating positive learning environments that produce academic achievement.

This article was taken from Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

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Addressing the Gendered Dimensions of Harassment and Bullying: What domestic and sexual violence advocates need to know

This paper first introduces and discusses a recent policy memo from the U.S. Department of Education
that clarifies the distinctions between bullying and harassment and the priorities and responsibilities
of school districts, and then outlines the differences between sexual harassment and bullying, explores
the unintended consequences of ignoring the gendered dimensions of bullying and harassment in K-12
schools, and suggests helpful strategies for advocates collaborating with school personnel and students.

This article was taken from Stein, N.D. & Mennemeier, K.A. (2011, October). Addressing the Gendered Dimensions of Harassment and Bullying: What domestic and sexual violence advocates need to know. Harrisburg, PA: The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence & The National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Retrieved from: http://www.vawnet.org

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Runaway/Homeless Youth and Dating Violence Toolkit

This online toolkit was developed for providers who work with runaway and homeless youth affected by relationship violence. The toolkit was funded by the Administration for Youth and Families/Family and Youth Services Bureau/Family Violence Prevention and Services Program.

This article was taken from NRCDV and the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence

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Role of the Pediatrician in Youth Violence Prevention

This policy statement outlines and defines the emerging role of the pediatrician in the prevention of youth violence, outlines possible interventions that could be woven into routine health maintenance and preventive care practice, and identifies opportunities for pediatricians to assume leadership roles in violence prevention education and advocacy in community-based and out-of-office settings. The policy statement was developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Committee on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention.

This article was taken from PEDIATRICS Vol. 124 No. 1 July 2009, pp. 393-402

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Weaving a Safety Net: Integrating Injury and Violence Prevention into Maternal and Child Health Programs

This study explores the association between parenting and adolescent driving safety behaviors. Youth who reported involved parents reported more desirable driving safety behaviors than those with uninvolved parents.

This article was taken from Journal of Adolescent Health Feb 2009 Vol 44, Issue 2, Supplment 1., Ginsburg K, Durbin DR, Garcia-Espana JF, Kalickaa EA and Winston FK.

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Injuries in Youth Football: National Emergency Department Visits During 2001-2005 for Young and Adolescent Players

The authors describe U.S. pediatric football injury patterns receiving emergency department evaluation. There were an estimated total of 1,060,823 visits to U.S. EDs for males with football-related injuries. Older participants have a significantly higher injury risk.

This article was taken from Academic Emergency Medicine Feb 2009 Vol 16, Issue 3, Mello MJ, Myers R, Christian JB, Palmisciano L, and Linakis JG.

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The Association Between Parental Style and Adolescent Driving Safety-Related Behaviors

This study explores the association between parenting and adolescent driving safety behaviors. Youth who reported involved parents reported more desirable driving safety behaviors than those with uninvolved parents.

This article was taken from Journal of Adolescent Health Feb 2009 Vol 44, Issue 2, Supplment 1., Ginsburg K, Durbin DR, Garcia-Espana JF, Kalickaa EA and Winston FK.

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Physical Environment of the Home and Adolescent Injury Risk

Although residential environment risks are viewed to be most concerning for very young children, over 30% of fatal adolescent injuries occur in the home. Results suggest there are substantial risks to adolescent safety in the home environment.

This article was taken from International Emergency Nursing, Jan 2009 Vol 17, Issue 1 Schwebel DC, Janice Gilliland M, Moore JG.

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Preventing Driving Accidents Involving Teenagers. Behavioral Strategies Parents Can Use to Reduce Their Children’s Risk of Injury or Death

Urban adolescents are exposed to a substantial amount of community violence which has the potential to influence psychological functioning. Findings indicate an influence of community violence exposure on mental health symptoms, particularly posttraumatic stress and aggression.

This article was taken from Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Dec. 2008 Vol. 15, Issue 10, McDonald CC and Richmond T. R.

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Unintentional Injuries, Violence, and the Health of Young People

Research Fact Sheet about understanding youth violence.

This article was taken from National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Adolescent and School Health

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