Victimization by bullying and harassment in high school: Findings from the 2005 youth risk behavior Survey in a Southwestern State

Journal of School Violence

Volumn 7, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 86-104

  Bauman, Sheri ^a  

^a NONE   (United States)

Author keywords

Bullying; Gender; Harassment; Suicidal ideation; Victimization

Indexed keywords

EID: 69849133117     PISSN: 15388220     EISSN: 15388239     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15388220801955596     Document Type: Article

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