• Bullying is a complex social and emotional phenomenon that plays
out differently on an individual level.
• Bullying does not directly cause truancy.
• School engagement protects victims from truancy and low academic
achievement.
• When schools provide a safe learning environment in which adults
model positive behavior, they can mitigate the negative effects of
bullying.
• Any interventions to address bullying or victimization should be
intentional, student-focused engagement strategies that fit the context
of the school where they are used.