DCU Anti-Bullying CentreDCU Anti-Bullying Centre (ABC) is a national university designated research centre located in DCU's Institute of Education. The Centre is known globally for its research excellence in bullying and online safety. It is home to scholars with a global reputation as leaders in the field. The work of the Centre builds on 25 years of research in which we were the first in Ireland to undertake studies on school, workplace, homophobic and cyberbullying. The aim of ABC is to contribute to solving the real-world problems of bullying and online safety through collaboration with an extensive community of academic and industry partnerships. The extent of our resources and the collaboration between disciplines drive quality education, understanding and innovation in this field. The objectives of the Centre are aligned to support the United Nations overarching goal to "ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all by 2030" (SDG4) and supports the implementation of the Government of Ireland's Action Plan on Bullying (2013), Action Plan for Online Safety (2018-2019), Wellbeing Policy Statement and Framework for Practice (2018-2024), and the WRC/HSA Joint Code of Practice on the Prevention and Resolution of Bullying at Work (2021).
Tackle BullyingTackle Bullying is a national website to counter bullying and cyberbullying for young people, parents and teachers. We are funded by the Department of Education under Cineáltas: Action Plan on Bullying (2022) and our site provides information for those who are affected or concerned about Bullying and Cyberbullying-related incidents.
