The Evolution and Limitations of Anti-Bullying Laws

For decades researchers have called attention to the problem of bullying among children and adolescents in school. Starting in 1999, states began responding to this problem by promulgating anti-bullying laws. Although anti-bullying laws now exist in every state and the District of Columbia, a comprehensive review of those law has not been conducted in nearly ten years. White et al., have provided that update. Their work is significant on a number of fronts. Still, for all their good intentions and effects, the anti-bullying laws have limitations, arguably significant limitations.