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Original Articles

An Analysis of School Anti-Bullying Laws in the United States

Middle Level Educators Must Be Informed of Anti-Bullying Laws at the State Level so That They Can Act More Ethically and Effectively at the Local Level

Pages 22-31 | Published online: 26 Aug 2015

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