Bullying in Brazilian schools and restorative practices

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  • Patricia Krieger Grossi Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul - BRAZIL
  • Andréia Mendes dos Santos Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul - BRAZIL

Abstract

Bullying is a widespread phenomenon that affects many children and adolescents in Brazilian schools. A pilot research study was carried out in four schools (one private and three public) located in Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil. A combination of self-administered questionnaires and focus groups with students as well as interviews with teachers were undertaken to investigate the prevalence of bullying and how restorative practices can help to deal with conflict. Approximately 80% of the student participants in the study reported having experienced bullying in the school setting. Restorative practices implemented in these schools appear to contribute to the improvement of the school climate through reparative dialogue.

Keywords: Bullying, schools, culture of peace, restorative practices

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Author Biography

Patricia Krieger Grossi, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul - BRAZIL

Full time associate professor from Faculty of Social Work, PUCRS. Coordinator of a Research Group on Violence and a research group on education for peace. Bachelor and Master in Social Work - PUCRS, PhD in Social Work at the University of Toronto, Canada (1999).

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2012-04-06

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Grossi, P. K., & dos Santos, A. M. (2012). Bullying in Brazilian schools and restorative practices. Canadian Journal of Education Revue Canadienne De l’éducation, 35(1), 120–136. Retrieved from https://journals.sfu.ca/cje/index.php/cje-rce/article/view/697

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Vol. 35 No. 1 (2012)

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