Peer-led intervention campaign against school bullying: who considered it useful, who benefited? (Updated)

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Why was the study carried out?

A peer counsellor system operates in Finland and is organised by the Mannerheim League for Child Welfare (click to http://www.mll.fi/in_english/ ). Established in 1972, there are now about 10,000 peer counsellors in most upper level comprehensive schools, senior secondary schools and vocational training institutes. This study involved eight peer counsellors who were all members of an upper-level comprehensive school in a small town. The age range of students was 13 to 15 years. The counsellors, who were all girls, were chosen by their fellow students. They attended training sessions aimed at helping them to establish good relations between students by promoting social responsibility and fostering a safe and encouraging school atmosphere.

The eight peer counsellors contacted the author asking for advice on how to plan and implement an anti-bullying campaign. Together, the peer counsellors, a teacher from the school who acted as co-ordinator and the author planned and implemented the project.

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