Full Description
"This book has numerous practical and relevant suggestions. It could be purchased for an entire staff and used for a faculty book study."
—Judy Brunner, Principal
Parkview High School, Springfield, MO
Co-Founder of EDU-SAFE
"This is not just another book delineating the problem. It gives answers! It is easy to read, and the perfect length. I would recommend this book to any administrator or classroom teacher."
—Ruth Gharst, Assistant Administrator
Heatherstone Elementary, Olathe, KS
Make your school safer for all children with a practical anti-bullying program!
We've seen it too many times—the weak, lonely child being tormented by an aggressive, powerful bully. The result is a damaging outcome for the victim, bully, and school community at large. Bully Prevention, Second Edition, addresses the growing concern of bullying and violence by offering updated strategies for developing social skills, resolving conflicts, and intervening in bullying situations.
Providing techniques for immediate implementation in both elementary and secondary classrooms, this resource includes:
Explanations of the relationships between bullies, victims, and witnesses
Case studies and vignettes
Role plays for use with students
Guidelines for intervening in bullying situations
By using these tools to plan and implement anti-bullying programs, educators can increase the safety of all their students.
Contents
Preface
Publisher's Acknowledgments
About the Author
1. The Bully, Victim, and Witness Relationship Defined
Bullying Defined
The Role of Conflict and Aggression
The Bully-Victim-Witness Relationship
Research Findings on Bullies and Victims
Summary
2. Origins of Bully-Victim-Witness Behavior
Nature Versus Nurture
Family Characteristics
Individual Characteristics
School and Classroom Characteristics
Summary
3. Implementing the Schoolwide Anti-Bullying Program
Anti-Bullying Program Development and Implementation Sample
Development of Schoolwide Anti-Bullying Programs
Anti-Bullying Within the Context of the Safe School Plan
Case Study: Flavell Middle School
Elements of a Schoolwide Anti-Bullying Plan
Summary
4. Strategies for Managing and Preventing Bullying Behavior in the Classroom
Management Versus Prevention Techniques
Prevention Strategies
Curriculum: Process Versus Infusion
Classroom Programs to Prevent Bullying
Summary
5. Strategies for Intervention
Intervening in Bully-Victim Relationships
Talking With Families and Caregivers About Bullying
Summary
6. Evaluating Anti-Bullying Initiatives
The Importance of Evaluation
Evaluation Methods
Summary
7. Legislation Regarding Bullying Behavior
Legal Implications for Schools
Legislative Trends
Summary
References
Index
