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Record Nr.

UNINA9910795481203321

Autore

Patchin Justin W. <1977->

Titolo

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

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Thousand Oaks, California : , : Corwin, , [2016]

�2016

ISBN

1-5443-6040-1

1-5063-3598-5

1-5063-3596-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xv, 203 pages)

Collana

Gale eBooks

Disciplina

371.58

Soggetti

Bullying in schools

Bullying in schools - Prevention

Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying - Prevention

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

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.

Sommario/riassunto

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.