Full Description
Alleviating Bullying examines the facets of bullying that have become a major concern around the nation. This book explores the impact of bullying on teachers, students, the elderly, prisoners, and other socio-economic groups. This book also identifies warning signs of bullying and provides suggestions on how to alleviate bullying. The book provides deeper insight into the harmful effects of bullying and what a victim can do to prevent bullying behaviors and further victimization.
Contents
Tables
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter One—Bullying in the School Environment
Chapter Two—Bullying . . . Even in Retirement
Chapter Three—'Bullying-Proofing' the Academe: Dealing with the Bunch and Bullies in a Whole School-Approach
Chapter Four—Cyberbullying: A By-Product of the Internet
Chapter Five—First Year Teachers' Perception on Their Self-Efficacy in Bullying Intervention: Teacher Preparation Programs
Chapter Six—Prison Bullying: The Ultimate State for the Battle of Institutional Power and Control
Chapter Seven—Is Bullying the Same as it Has Always Been? Are We Making Too Much of Typical Childhood Behaviors?
Chapter Eight—The Importance of Play in Creating SocialAwareness to Support a Bully-Free Environment Chapter Nine—Bullying: Recognizing the Warning Signs
Chapter Ten—K-12 Bullying Through a Generational Lens: Consequences and Interventions
Chapter Eleven—Bullying, Gender Equity, Harassment, Drop-Out Anticipation, and Solution: What Would You Do?
Chapter Twelve—Cyberbullying From Schoolyard to Cyberspace:An Evolution
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