Bullying and Violence

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This chapter addresses violent behaviors and their implications for adolescents. Exposure to these behaviors, such as bullying, can certainly hinder academic and social development. Bullying is now documented as the most common form of school violence and, through technology, bullying has evolved into a complex psychological and social cruelty no longer confined to school buildings or playgrounds. While bullying is a much more heavily discussed, debated, and researched topic than in previous decades, and despite increased discussion and education on the negative impact of bullying, children and adolescents still experience bullying at the same or increased rates as those from previous generations. This chapter explores many of the topics that add to the complexity of bullying. Mental health, conflict resolution, coping skills, prevention, and interventions will be discussed.

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