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Bully Prevention
Tips and Strategies for School Leaders and Classroom Teachers

Second Edition


May 2006 | 144 pages | Corwin
'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, and 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

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:

o Explanations of the relationships between bullies, victims, and witnesses

o Case studies and vignettes

o Role plays for use with students

o 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.

 
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

"This book has numerous practical and relevant suggestions. I liked the chapter summaries. The length of the book would appeal to me as a building level principal. This book 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! The material is presented so it is applicable to elementary as well as secondary. It is easy to read, and the perfect length. I would recommend this book to any administrator or classroom teacher wanting information on bullying."

Ruth Gharst, Assistant Administrator
Heatherstone Elementary, Olathe, KS

"Dr. Barton has bullying covered from beginning to end. The reader is left with a good sense of what bullying behaviors are, and how to start up, implement, and evaluate a bullying prevention program in school."

Elizabeth F. Day, Sixth Grade Teacher
Mechanicville Middle School, NY

"Provides techniques for implementation in both elementary and secondary classroom settings, exploring the psychology of bullies, providing case studies for understanding, and offering guidelines and solutions for intervention. A recommended pick for any school leader or teacher."

The Bookwatch, September 2006

Sample Materials & Chapters

Preface

Chapter 1


Elizabeth A. Barton

Elizabeth Barton is associate director of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies and assistant professor (research) at Wayne State University. As a developmental psychologist specializing in socioemotional development, she has served as a national consultant on school-based violence for over a decade. She recently received a U.S. Department of Education grant to study violence exposure on learning in a longitudinal sample of urban youth and is currently conducting a statewide assessment in Michigan of organizational readiness for youth violence prevention programs. Barton is the author of numerous publications, including Leadership... More About Author

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ISBN: 9781412939171
$76.95