The Truth About Bullying
What Educators and Parents Must Know and Do
By (author) Jan Urbanski, Steve Permuth
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Publication date:
16 October 2009Length of book:
228 pagesPublisher
R&L EducationISBN-13: 9781607094128
The Truth About Bullying presents crucial information to assist educators and parents in creating a safe learning environment. This book is a practical guide to understanding what bullying is and the influence it has on a school. The who, what, when, where, and how of bullying are described in a clear manner that helps the reader to understand the myths and realities of bullying behavior. The latest trends in bullying, including hazing and contagion bullying, are presented, along with chapters dedicated specifically to cyberbullying and the special needs child. Recent research provides a foundation for readers as they learn how to address bullying and create a respectful, constructive school community. The authors address the importance of the school climate and culture and answer the question of whether a positive environment is enough to prevent bullying.
This book is a welcome resource for education professionals as well as those in the mental health field. It has a wealth of useful and practical ideas that will help to make our schools the safe and nurturing places they need to be for our children. I would recommend this book to be in the professional resource library of every K–12 school.