Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 41, Issue 6, Supplement , Pages S42-S50 , December 2007

Examining the Overlap in Internet Harassment and School Bullying: Implications for School Intervention

  • Michele L. Ybarra, M.P.H., Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Internet Solutions for Kids, Inc., Santa Ana, California
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Michele L. Ybarra, 1380 East Garry Ave., #105, Santa Ana, CA 92705.
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  • Marie Diener-West, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Biostatistics, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
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  • Philip J. Leaf, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland

Received 19 June 2007 ,Accepted 1 September 2007.

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PII: S1054-139X(07)00369-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2007.09.004

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 41, Issue 6, Supplement , Pages S42-S50 , December 2007