Research Paper Outline and Research Paper

The School Yard Bully in the 21st Century

Shalonda M. Buick

University of the Cumberlands

Introduction to Counseling

Dr. Carol A. Deel

The School Yard Bully in the 21st Century

This paper will provide background on bullying. It will additionally explore the roles that cyberbullying and cyberstalking play in the 21st Century bullying. The paper will consider the impact of bullying on victims and its broader impact on society.

I. Introduction

II. Gaining a Perspective on Bullying

A. Definition

B. Prevalence

C. Cultural Considerations

D. Consequences of Bullying

III. Understanding and Addressing Bullying in the 21st Century

A. Cyberbullying

B. Cyberstalking

IV. Prevention Programs

A. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

B. Curriculum

V. Intervention Programs

A. The Steps to Develop an Intervention Program

B. Curriculum

VI. Conclusion

VII. Reference

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