School-based violence and bullying prevention programs
Program basics
- Interventions that aim to reduce bullying and victimization in school settings
- Programs generally seek to address disruptive behavior by teaching self-awareness, improving emotional self-control, building self-esteem, and/or increasing social problem solving and conflict awareness ability
- Some interventions aim to increase positive involvement from bystanders or witnesses
- Programs can be implemented in grades K-12 and at various scales, ranging from school-wide, classroom-based, small group, and individualized approaches
Strength of evidence
Evidence level: Proven (highest tier)
?
Proven (highest tier)
Ranked as having the highest level of evidence by the National Institute of Justice, County Health Rankings and Roadmaps
Target population
All school-aged children
Program cost
Not available
Implementation locations
- Nationwide
Dates active
Not available
Outcomes and impact
- Reduced violence among students
- Reduced victimization
- Increased bystander intervention to aid victims
- Reduced bullying
Keys to successful implementation
- Note: This content is under review
- Programs implemented at the classroom level appear more effective than formal school policies against bullying or approaches that focus on specific bullies.
- Longer and more intense programs reduce bullying more than less intense programs.
- To deliver programs effectively, staff need training in behavioral techniques, counseling, talk therapy, group therapy, and/or conflict resolution
