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The complexity of an issue such as school bullying and how this is best addressed as part of a systematic whole-school approach

Results indicated a number factors which influenced the uptake of Motivational Interviewing in schools

This study demonstrates the importance of considering the effectiveness of secondary school bullying prevention interventions and real-world implementation support

The current effectiveness trial evaluated the combination of a whole-school program designed to prevent bullying perpetration and victimization

Bullying behaviour often increases in late childhood and peaks in early adolescence. While interventions to address bullying behaviour typically encourage students to report bullying incidents to school staff, students are often reluctant to report incidents for fear it will worsen their situation or because they lack confidence in a staff members’ ability to intervene effectively. This study explores school staff responses to student reports of bullying behaviour.

Young people’s use of mobile phones and access to the Internet has increased dramatically in the last decade, especially among those aged 9–15 years. Young people now rely on information and communication technology for much of their social interaction, which can have both positive and negative effects on their social and emotional well-being. Of particular concern is the extent to which digital technology (DT) provides opportunities for cyberbullying. 

Pioneering anti-bullying researcher Emeritus Professor Donna Cross OAM was last night announced as the latest inductee into the WA Science Hall of Fame.