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Book SynopsisBullies don't discriminate. They are equal opportunity abusers. In Bullying from streets to schools: Practical information for those who care, authors Smith and Kearney guide their readers through multiple facets of this growing and pervasive problem. Far beyond other books that simply explore the current research on the topic, Bullying from streets to schools: Practical information for those who care shapes the subject of bullying in both understandable and realistic ways. In chapter after chapter, the authors painstakingly direct their readers through numerous peaks and valleys of bullying situations, including the who, what and where of the subject. Bullying from streets to schools: Practical information for those who care features detailed information describing the three critical groups most affected by bullying, including perpetrators, victims and bystanders. The authors accompany their readers through home, school, virtual, and workplace environments, and directly relate how th
Trade ReviewSmith & Kearney artfully bridge the harsh and complicated realities of bullying in school settings with the theoretical underpinnings of school culture and climate. Bullying in schools has become a centerpiece of concern for students, parents, and school personnel. Often interwoven and obscured from view, bullying behaviors and the accompanying social emotional damage is often far reaching. Because schools are often seen as the epicenter of learned social behavior, understanding how this phenomenon presents itself in school environments is key in thwarting perpetual victimization. Smith & Kearney make clear the role that students, teachers, school administrators, and parents play in both understanding and reducing bullying. This book is a must read for researchers, practitioners, and anyone who cares about life in schools. -- Dane A. Delli, Superintendent, Glenview School District 34
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Bullying: A Substantial and Growing Problem Chapter 2: Anatomy of a Bully: One Size Doesn’t Fit All Chapter 3: Bullying among Adults Within the Organization Chapter 4: Bullying from the Student Bully’s Perspective Chapter 6: Bystanders and the Role of Peers: Chapter 7: Parents of Bullies and Bully Victims Chapter 8: Bullying and the Surrounding Community Chapter 9: Bullying in the Digital Age Chapter 10: Bullying Prevention Strategies and Use of the Bully Index Chapter 11: Case Studies References About the Authors Index
