Analytical Report for the European Commission

An analytical report for the European Commission authored by Dr. Paul Downes, School of Human Development, DCU Institute of Education, and Professor Carmel Cefai, University of Malta, has just been published: Downes, P. & Cefai, C. (2016). How to tackle bullying and prevent school violence in Europe: Evidence and practices for strategies for inclusive and safe schools. NESET II. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union. https://bookshop.europa.eu/en/how-to-prevent-and-tackle-bullying-and-school-violence-pbNC0415454/

This report argues for a common system response for early school leaving and bullying prevention. It includes a focus on community outreach and family support approaches and also seeks to address discriminatory bullying.

It was supported by researchers across Europe, from Eurochild & the European Network of Social and Emotional Competence (ENSEC). It also involved contribution from national education ministry officials from the European Commission’s School Policy Working Group on Early School Leaving, to which Paul Downes has been an advisor. Dr. Downes is Director of the Educational Disadvantage Centre, DCU Institute of Education.