The Problem of Bullying

Paper Summary:

Children and teenagers growing up being bullied think it is a normal part of life. Long-term consequences are associated with bullying and can lead to criminal activities. The paper shows that little attention has been paid to the effects of bullying or the connection between bullying and other forms of violence. Bullying on school property during recess has become lethal in the past few years and research is suggesting bullying is the beginning of school violence. This paper shows the problems facing children who are bullied, problems in schools and the long-term psychological effects caused from years of bullying.

Paper Outline:
Definition of Bullying
Problems Facing Bullying
Problems of Bullying in Schools
Psychological Effects
Long-term Consequences of Bullying
Missouri State Statue HB 1301 and 1298
Manifest Goals
Latent Goals
Eligibility Rules and Service Delivery
Interview
Evaluation and Flaws
References

From the Paper:

"Boys are bullies more often than girls are and usually bully other boys. Regardless of the gender of the victim, boys tend to use physical force or threats. Likewise, girls typically bully other girls, but do so verbally and indirectly more often than physical. Teenage girls are often the targets of rumors and sexual comments. Teenage girls who bully often spread gossip or encourage others to reject or exclude another girl. Bullying is often a warning sign that children and teens are heading for trouble and are at risk for serious violence."

Sample of Sources Used:

• About Parenting of Adolescents (2001). Bullying Widespread in U.S. Schools. Retrieved December 14, 2006, from http://paretingteens.about.com/cs/bullying/a/bullying.htm
• Blueprints for Violence Prevention (1999). Blueprints Model Programs. Retrieved December 13, 2006, from http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/blueprints/model/programs/details/BPPdetails.html.
• Eric Digests (2002). Bullying in Early Adolescence: The Role of the Peer Group. Retrieved December 12, 2006, from http://www.eric.ed.gov.
• Hall, K. R., (2006). Using Problem-Based Learning with Victims of Bullying Behavior. Retrieved December 8, 2006, from http://web.ebscohost.com.proxy.missouristate.edu/ehost/delivery?vid=19&hid=4&sid=3d0.
• Health Care Providers (2001). Domestic Violence: Update for Healthcare Providers. Retrieved December 3, 2006, from http://www.vantageproed.com/viol/viol.htm.

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