School avoidance has increasingly become a major issue among adolescents. Research shows that students who avoid school are significantly more likely to experience numerous problems including school dropout, mental health problems, and, even, suicide. Bullying victimization is known to be one of the leading causes of school avoidance. Previous studies have assessed bullying and school avoidance; however, no study has applied the concept of social capital as a buffer to avoidant tendencies. The current article outlines a review of the significant correlates related to school avoidance, and applies a micro-level version of social capital as a possible safeguard. Specifically, three components of social capital are discussed: participation in activities, closeness to peers, and closeness to adults at school. Also, theoretical and practical implications are discussed to address prevention strategies and future research ideas to combat this issue.

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Bullying victimization has caused devastating effects, from physical and mental health issues to suicides and school shootings. There is a plethora of research on this topic; however, a certain population is often mistreated more than others, disabled students. Disabled students tend to get bullied more often than non-disabled students and are less likely to be able to defend themselves. Investigation on this topic is imperative so that researchers can create methods to combat bullying against these vulnerable individuals. The following chapter addresses bullying victimization among disabled students which includes but is not limited to research on victimization, perpetration, theoretical frameworks, and prevention.