Anti-Bullying Interventions

Schools can have an important role in creating safe and supportive spaces for students to learn and grow.1 Based on a systematic review of available evidence,2 the Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) released a recommendation in April 2022 for school-based anti-bullying interventions to reduce bullying experiences and improve students’ mental health.

These interventions aim to prevent bullying both inside and outside of school. School-based anti-bullying interventions can provide:

• Group education sessions to help students change how they think and feel about bullying
• Training for school staff on how to identify and respond to bullying experiences

Who is the Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF)?

CPSTF is an independent, nonfederal panel of 15 public health prevention experts who provide evidence-based recommendations and findings on programs, services, and other interventions to protect and improve population health. Established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 1996, CPSTF is supported by 32 liaison organizations that represent the federal government and national organizations committed to improving our nation’s health. Based on rigorous systematic review methods, CPSTF recommendations are the gold standard for what works to protect and improve population health.