New PeerCorps study sheds light on bullying among youth in Tanzania – PeerCorps-CIPCS

Bullying is defined as the use of force, threat, coercion or abuse done repeatedly and over time to impose domination over others. Its increasing frequency among young people has become an important issue of concern worldwide. However, very little is Continue reading New PeerCorps study sheds light on bullying among youth in Tanzania – PeerCorps-CIPCS

Nzega Injury Project attracts attention at Boston University conference

On August 28, 2013 PeerCorps Intern Alyssa Bechtold presented the preliminary findings from the Nzega Injury Surveillance Project. The presentation was delivered to the staff and graduate students at Boston University’s School of Public Health. The meeting was a platform Continue reading Nzega Injury Project attracts attention at Boston University conference

PeerCorps led global study examines bullying differences among low- and middle-income countries – PeerCorps-CIPCS

The PeerCorps Trust Fund led a recent study published in the journal Social Sciences which examined the determinants of bullying victimization among teens in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Bullying affects young people worldwide as a form of interpersonal violence, Continue reading PeerCorps led global study examines bullying differences among low- and middle-income countries – PeerCorps-CIPCS