Abstract: In this study we are observing if moral/character education has any implications on reducing bullying. When  reviewing literature on this topic there is minimal recent studies being done on character education. In a report in the Journal American Medical Association says that nearly 1/3 of United States children and teenagers have experienced bullying, either as the victim, or the perpetrator, or both. This survey, done in 1998, was the first one that looked at the prevalence of bullying in the U. S. The report indicates that not enough is being done to prevent the problem in this country in comparison to other countries. 

The purpose of our study is to determine whether character/moral education helps reduce bullying?

Rate at which bullying occurs?

Forms of bullying: physical, verbal, emotional

Procedures: survey, interview, group discussion

Participants: interviewed six students from OPS, interviewed five teachers in public/private schools

Scoring/analysis: graphs, conclusions, where research might lead.

Time

Population of surveyed

Limited # of participants

Embarrassment/truthfulness of the participants

Limited amount of research

Perceptions as to the definition of bullying

Conclusions: Based on the……..

We believe more research