School Bullying and Violence Prevention and Intervention of the Chinese Psychological Society

Preparation of the Specialist Committee on School Bullying and Violence Prevention and Intervention was initiated in January 2020 and formally established in January 2021 in response to the urgent needs for effective prevention and intervention practices in schools in China. Professor Zhang Wenxin, the pioneer on school bullying and violence research in China, is the current director of the committee.

The committee is comprised of experts engaged in both basic and applied research on school bullying and violence. Currently with 46 members from 37 universities and research institutes across China, the committee includes senior experts as well as emerging academic leaders dedicated to research and prevention practices related to school bullying and violence.

The primary objectives of the committee are to foster a platform for communication and collaboration among researchers in the field, thereby facilitating multidisciplinary cooperation. The committee aims to address major societal needs by strengthening basic research on school bullying and violence and promoting the application of research findings. It seeks to cultivate talents in prevention and intervention practices and advance the implementation of scientifically grounded strategies. It also provides policy guidance and intellectual support to governmental and educational entities.

Key initiatives of the committee include:
1. Conducting basic research to elucidate the influencing factors (gene-brain-environment) and mechanisms underlying the occurrence and development of school bullying and violence, and providing a scientific foundation for prevention and intervention practices.
2. Organizing applied research to propose effective strategies, methods, and models for prevention and intervention on school bullying and violence, and providing valuable insights for large-scale intervention efforts.
3. Hosting committee meetings and academic conferences on school bullying and violence to facilitate academic research and practical applications in the field.
4. Organizing scientific lectures, publishing papers, and creating specialized workbooks to disseminate scientific knowledge and methods about combating bullying and violence.
5. Conducting professional training activities on anti-bullying and anti-violence, to develop skilled professionals for the prevention and treatment of school bullying and violence.

Secretary: Chen Guanghui
E-mail: chengh2100@126.com