GIRL BULLIES

Skrownski, Marina, ET. Al (2005) Helping girls combat relational aggression COMMUNIQUE, p. 35

Physical violence among females is still rare. Other sources suggest that it was 1 in 10 who are beaten and has increased to 1 in 4. Still most females hurt other girls with verbal and relational aggression.

The ultimate goal is to be popular. Most of the indirect aggression starts in middle school. Some of the most popular well thought of girls are the best at aggression. What can school psychologists, counselors and others do?

The authors suggest the following:1) School intervention 2.) Confrontation of the bully 3.) Building alliances with victims 4) Journaling 5) School support 6) Mentoring 7) Parental support.