Citation

Haner M, Lee H. Vict. Offender 2017; 12(6): 845-867.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15564886.2017.1361675

PMID

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Abstract

Although often considered to be safe havens, schoolhouses have a darker side: they are places where students are victimized. Research in the United States shows that students are victimized by various forms of misconduct, ranging from property-related crime (e.g., theft, destruction) to violent behavior (e.g., assault, homicide) in schools. Notably, international studies reveal that school victimization is a serious concern across the globe. In this context, the present study provides an overview of the extent and nature of school victimization from international perspective. Special attention is given to bullying, a form of victimization found across the globe. Important school-based prevention efforts developed outside the United States are discussed. Finally, this study raises awareness to another type of serious victimization--terrorist attacks--that are on the rise, particularly among nations located in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Africa.

Language: en

Keywords

bullying; school violence; antibullying intervention; international studies; school terrorism