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The Sociology Of Bullying: Prevention And Intervention Using A Three Themed Model, Darcy Bowman Jun 2018

The Sociology Of Bullying: Prevention And Intervention Using A Three Themed Model, Darcy Bowman

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The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a bullying intervention model that involves visibility, intervention and support for vulnerable populations. Vulnerable populations are considered to be LGBT youth, gender non-conforming youth, and racial/religious minorities. Research showed that factors in effective bullying intervention programs fell into the themes of visibility, support, and intervention for vulnerable populations. Guidance Counselors at three public schools in the New York State capital region answered questionnaires about how their school’s bullying intervention program incorporated the identified themes. The results indicated that schools which programs incorporated high levels of visibility, support, and intervention …