RESEARCH PROPOSAL CARM 5200 RESEARCH DESIGN STEPHANIE EDGHILL Effectiveness of Anti-bullying Programs in schools

Bullying in Schools Prevalence of bullying  One in four children in the U.S. are bullied everyday  About 30% of children in the U.S. are involved in bullying whether as victim, the bully or both  Cyber bullying  About 80% of High School students have encountered being bullied online.  Verbal bullying  77% of all students  14% of these students have a severe reaction to the abuse  In 85% of bullying cases there is no intervention Risk factors of bullying  Depression and anxiety, increased feelings of sadness and loneliness, changes in sleep and eating patterns, and loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy.  Drop in grades  Suicide

Anti-bullying/conflict management programs in schools Collaboration between students, parents and teachers K-12 programs Programs help the bully and the victim  Education on what bullying is  Bullying and the law  Instances of the effects of bullying on students  Inspires students to stand up for themselves and others  Give students confidence in reporting bulling

Literature Review Hazelden Foundation  Offers Intense training  Violence Prevention Program OBPP Utterly Global  Offers research and programs on anti-bullying

Research Proposal Longtitudinal study Looking at Middle School/High School aged children to see prevalence of bullying and if anti-bullying programs help? Methods  Surveys, response questions hearing whether or not conflict management programs are helping students  Individual interviews with students, parents and staff throughout the year on their progress  Group sessions  Compare stats before and after institution of the program