School Bullying: The Phenomenon, the Prevention and the Intervention

Nowadays, school bullying is an important issue which puzzles the school community. Researchers investigate the phenomenon because they attempt to identify the problem and consequently to prevent and combat bullying in the school environment. Olweus was the pioneer; the person who researched this educational issue and concluded to empirical outcomes. For this reason, this presentation notes the significance of the research, shows some basic elements of the phenomenon and indicates the importance of prevention and the intervention programs. Finally, the presentation reaches to results as regards bullying.