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How to prevent and tackle bullying and school violence

This report informs policy-makers and practitioners at EU, national, regional and local level on the most effective strategies and practices for preventing bullying and violence in schools across the EU. 

Details

Identification
ISBN: 978-92-79-49062-0, DOI: 10.2766/0799, Catalogue number: NC-04-15-454-EN-N
Publication date
12 September 2016
Authors
Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture | Network of Experts on the Social dimension of Education and Training (NESET)
Geographical scope
  • European Union
Level of education focus
  • School education

Description

School bullying is an EU-wide issue. It has serious and long-term effects, for both victims and perpetrators; and it takes many forms. 

This report raises awareness about the sizeable prevalence of school bullying in many EU countries and about its negative long-term impact.  It highlights key lessons emerging from the most relevant European and international research that can support policy and practice against school bullying. 

It provides substantial policy guidance and sets out the supporting evidence. The report shows that cross-departmental policy synergies are needed for more effective intervention against school bullying.  It also reveals that a large number of EU Member States do not have national school bullying and violence prevention strategies.

Authors

Paul Downes, Carmel Cefai

Cite as

European Commission: Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, Public Policy and Management Institute (PPMI), Downes, P. and Cefai, C., How to prevent and tackle bullying and school violence – Evidence and practices for strategies for inclusive and safe schools, Publications Office, 2016, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2766/0799

Files

  • 12 SEPTEMBER 2016
How to prevent and tackle bullying and school violence - Analytical report
  • 12 SEPTEMBER 2016
How to prevent and tackle bullying and school violence - Executive summary