October 26, 2015

WSU report finds schools need to do more to combat bullying

A new report from Wayne State University says Michigan's schools need to do more to combat bullying. The report finds more than half of Michigan students feel bullying is still a problem in their school. This, despite a four-year-old state law requiring all schools to develop and enforce anti-bullying policies. Jun Sung Hong, assistant professor of social science at WSU and one of the report's authors, says too many policies incorporate a "one size fits all" approach. "[Those policies] may work well with some kids but not with other kids," Hong said. "What we're ignoring is the diversity of our students." The report says schools should also concentrate on anti-bullying programs that provide students with life and social skills, not just information about bullying.

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