Paul Poteat, Boston College (IMAGE) Boston College Caption High school students intervene in homophobic bullying based on factors that include leadership and courage, as well as having friends who are gay, bisexual, lesbian and transgender, according to a new Boston College study. Credit Boston College Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.