A mixed-method evaluation of a strength-based bullying prevention program

Canadian Journal of School Psychology

Volumn 26, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 283-300

  Rawana, Jennine S ^a   Norwood, Sarah Jane ^a   Whitley, Jessica ^b  

^a YORK UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

^b UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA   (Canada)

Author keywords

bullying prevention; elementary school students; evaluation; strength based

Indexed keywords

EID: 81455136794     PISSN: 08295735     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0829573511423741     Document Type: Article

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