School Violence and Bullying

Policies & Strategies
Policies & Strategies | 2015

Trans, gender variant and intersex students in schools: policy

This Policy aims to: 1. Foster a school environment that is inclusive, safe and free from harassment and discrimination for all members of the school community, students and adults, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or sex characteristics; 2.

Case Studies & Research
Case Studies & Research | 2015

Why LGBT issues matter in education

The author analyzes how three dimensions of the school system: school climate, formal curriculum and teaching practices influence the school experiences of LGBT youth. Rendering schooling more inclusive and less discriminatory implies understanding and taking action on each of these dimensions.

Case Studies & Research
Case Studies & Research | 2013

Emerging issues in school bullying research and prevention science

Titles from this issue: Associations between peer victimization and academic performance; The biological underpinnings of peer victimization: understanding why and how the effects of bullying can last a lifetime; Cyberbullying: what does research tell us?; Teacher–student agreement on “bullies an