ARE ANTI-BULLYING PROGRAMS backfiring?

University of Texas at Arlington criminologist Seokjin Jeong analyzed data collected from 7,000 students from all 50 states. . . .

The study concluded that students at schools with anti-bullying programs might actually be more likely to become a victim of bullying. It also found that students at schools with no bullying programs were less likely to become victims. . . .

The student videos used in many campaigns show examples of bullying and how to intervene. But Jeong says they may actually teach students different bullying techniques — and even educate about new ways to bully through social media and texting.