BULLYING PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD: WAY FORWARD FOR PAKISTAN

Abstract

The aim of the study was to examine adolescents (12 to 18 years) of government and private schools further illustrating that a positive school environment with healthy student teacher and student peer relationships was significantly associated with decreased acts of bullying. Educational opportunities and implementation of strong anti bullying policies in schools also depicted a significant negative correlation to bullying. Implementation of strong anti bullying school interventions was found to decrease bullying by 25% among adolescents in Pakistan. Victimization scores, active bullying behaviors, and depression also showed a significant decline. One particular violence prevention program that has delivered promising results internationally and can be adopted by low resourced public school systems is Right to Play's Positive Child and Youth Development program.