Bullying today : bullet points and best practices / Justin W. Patchin, Sameer Hinduja.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Patchin, Justin W., 1977- author.

Hinduja, Sameer, 1978- author.

Series:

Gale eBooks

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bullying in schools.

Bullying in schools--Prevention.

Cyberbullying.

Cyberbullying--Prevention.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xv, 203 pages)

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin, [2016]

Summary:

Strategies for addressing bullying-ready when you need them. Before bullying surfaces in your school, you need to be ready. This book is organized so you can find the answers you need to make meaningful changes in the way you prevent and respond to bullying. The authors know the challenges educators face. Here they've distilled nearly 15 years of research into bite-sized chapters, with strategies and real-world examples to put ideas into action. You ll learn: . Prevention strategies to put in place now . How to distinguish bullying from other hurtful behaviors . The connection between cyberbullying and in-person bullying . Responses that work-and ones that don't Bullying Today provides clarity on controversial issues and the complex relationships among your students. It will encourage and empower you to be the solution to bullying at your school and equip you with tools to promote a healthy and vibrant school culture. "A common-sense practical approach by authors who have the knowledge and passion to help all who work with students." Deb Bible, Educational Consultant Hanover Park, IL "This is a handy guide to lead schools in meaningful discussions about bullying. It offers best practices that will help educators create a positive bully-free atmosphere in the school environment and beyond." Avis Canty, Instructional Technology Facilitator Greenville County School District, Greenville, SC.

Contents:

part I. Defining bullying : what it is and what it isn't

part II. Bullying by the numbers : what we know

part III. The lowdown on laws related to bullying

part IV. Preventing bullying before it starts : what you can do

part V. Rational responses to bullying : what works and what doesn't.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781544360409

1544360401

9781506335988

1506335985

9781506335964

1506335969

OCLC:

1001545688