Description
Book SynopsisOutlines the existing methods used to address bullying in school, describing when and how each method can be best applied. - Addresses the six major methods of bullying intervention
- Critically explores the rationale, strengths, and limitations of each intervention
- Evaluates efficacy and applicability of each intervention for different bullying situations encountered in the school setting
Table of ContentsForeword vii
Acknowledgments ix
Introduction xi
Part 1 Interventions in Perspective 1
1 The Current Situation 3
2 A Brief Background to School Bullying 14
3 Preparing to Intervene 25
Part 2 Methods of Intervention in Cases of Bullying 35
4 The Traditional Disciplinary Approach 37
5 Strengthening the Victim 51
6 Mediation 64
7 Restorative Justice 74
8 The Support Group Method (Formerly the No Blame Approach) 86
9 The Method of Shared Concern 96
Part 3 The Choice of Intervention Method 109
10 The School and the Community 111
11 Choosing a Method 116
12 Backdrop and Beyond 139
Appendices 144
A Handling Bullying Questionnaire with Results 144
B Exercise on Fogging 149
References 151
Index 161
