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Bullying and Cyberbullying: The Role of Social Services in Prevention and Intervention

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  • Ionuț Virgil Șerban

    (University of Craiova, Craiova, Romania)

  • Nicola Malizia

    (University of Enna “Kore”, Enna, Italy)

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"Bullying and cyberbullying are social phenomena of increasing relevance in today's digital society. These aggressive behaviors, which manifest themselves in various forms, have a significant impact on the lives of those who are victims, as well as on the social fabric as a whole. This paper aims to examine bullying and cyberbullying in detail, analyzing their dynamics, underlying causes and consequences, as well as prevention and intervention strategies. Traditional bullying, defined as an intentional and repeated act of physical, verbal or social aggression towards a weaker person, has long attracted the attention of scholars and social workers. However, with the expansion of digital technologies, cyberbullying has emerged as an increasingly insidious and pervasive form of aggression, exploiting online platforms to spread offensive messages, threats and insults. The growing ubiquity of digital connectivity has amplified the scope of bullying, allowing aggressors to target their victims anonymously and to reach a much wider audience. Furthermore, the intangible nature of many online actions can make cyberbullying more difficult to identify and address. The most significant goal is to investigate the root causes that fuel these aggressive behaviors, including relational dynamics, personal characteristics that can predispose to aggression, risk factors and victimization. Today, we need incisive actions in terms of prevention and interventions to be implemented in families, at school and in general in the world of minors. Social services can actively contribute in terms of taking charge of perpetrators and victims, using contrast methodologies aimed at promoting a more inclusive, respectful society and guaranteeing everyone the right to a life free from violence and discrimination".

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  • Ionuț Virgil Șerban & Nicola Malizia, 2025. " Bullying and Cyberbullying: The Role of Social Services in Prevention and Intervention," Sociology and Social Work Review, International Society for projects in Education and Research, vol. 9(1), pages 195-212, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:edr:sswrgl:v:9:y:2025:i:1:p:195-212
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    • K14 - Law and Economics - - Basic Areas of Law - - - Criminal Law
    • I38 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - Government Programs; Provision and Effects of Welfare Programs
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