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The Broken Curve: Effects of the Norwegian Manifesto against Bullying
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Roland, Erling – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 2011
The first Norwegian Manifesto (Manifesto-I) Against Bullying was launched by the Prime Minister in autumn 2002 and lasted for 2 years. A background for Manifesto-I was that school bullying had increased almost linearly in Norway with over 60% more victims and bullies since 1995. During the manifest period, the percentage of victims and bullies…
Descriptors: Bullying, Foreign Countries, Peer Relationship, Victims
Promoting Relationships and Eliminating Violence in Canada
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Pepler, Debra; Craig, Wendy – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 2011
The Promoting Relationships and Eliminating Violence Network (PREVNet) involves Canadian researchers and national organizations working to promote healthy relationships and prevent bullying. In this paper, we provide the rationale for establishing PREVNet, a description of the work of the network, and an assessment of the success of PREVNet.…
Descriptors: Strategic Planning, Prevention, National Organizations, Foreign Countries
The Impact of "Jalan Sesama" on the Educational and Healthy Development of Indonesian Preschool Children: An Experimental Study
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Borzekowski, Dina L. G.; Henry, Holly K. – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 2011
"Jalan Sesama" was developed to address the developmental needs of Indonesian children ages 3 to 6 years. Using a randomized experimental research study design, this study examined the effect of a 14-week intervention on 160 children in the Pandeglang District in Indonesia's Banten Province. Results offer solid evidence that early…
Descriptors: Intervention, Cultural Awareness, Preschool Children, Peer Relationship