Bullying presents one of the greatest health risks to children, youth, and young adults in U.S. society today. School safety, including the prevention is bullying, is a top national priority and a key area of academic research.

The AERA report, Prevention of Bullying in Schools, Colleges, and Universities: Research Report and Recommendations, presents practical short-term and long-term recommendations to address bullying of children and youth. Released in April 2013, the report stems from the work of a blue-ribbon AERA task force. Learn more 

• Download the Report (PDF)
• News Release
• Task Force Charge
• Research on Bullying Prevention and School Safety
• Special Issue of Educational Researcher (2010): New Perspectives on School Safety and Violence Prevention

Public Briefing:

New Strategies for Keeping Schools Safe: Evidence-based Approaches to Prevent Youth Violence
April 8, 2010
This briefing examined school violence and bullying, the consequences of unsafe or disruptive school environments, and policies needed to maintain school safety. Learn more