Youth Bullying Prevention & Intervention: Research-Informed Strategies

Dorothy L. Espelage, PhD, discusses youth bullying, cyberbullying, gender-based harassment and bullying, and teen dating violence among middle and high school students. She examines the prevalence, definitions, and underlying risk and protective factors associated with these behaviors. Dr. Espelage also highlights school-based interventions, evidence-based programs, and promising programs (e.g., restorative practices).

Dorothy L. Espelage, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at the University of Florida. She is the recipient of the APA Lifetime Achievement Award in Prevention Science and the 2016 APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Research in Public Policy, and is a Fellow of APS, APA, and AERA. She has authored more than 180 peer-reviewed articles, six edited books, and 70 chapters on bullying, homophobic teasing, sexual harassment, dating violence, and gang violence. Her research focuses on translating empirical findings into prevention and intervention programming.