College Bullies – Precursors to Campus Violence: What Should Universities and College Administrators Know About the Law?

104 Pages Posted: 7 Jul 2010 Last revised: 5 Sep 2010

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Susan Duncan

University of Mississippi School of Law

Abstract

Studies confirm that bullying often serves as a precursor to school violence and antisocial behavior. Additionally, bullying contributes to public health and social problems. Although there has been a growing interest in this topic for k-12 children and the workforce, there is limited data about the prevalence and prevention of bullying on college and university campuses. Because of the strong correlation between bullying and violence, colleges and universities need to address the problem of bullying with a comprehensive approach. This paper explores the unique nature of bullying in postsecondary education and offers solutions for dealing with it.

Keywords: Bullying, Universities

JEL Classification: K10

Suggested Citation

Duncan, Susan, College Bullies – Precursors to Campus Violence: What Should Universities and College Administrators Know About the Law?. Villanova Law Review, Vol. 55, No. 2, 2010, University of Louisville School of Law Legal Studies Research Paper Series No. 2010-11, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1635056

Susan Duncan (Contact Author)

University of Mississippi School of Law ( email )

Lamar Law Center
P.O. Box 1848
University, MS 38677
United States

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