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Children & Bullying
Paperback Edition: 1/2007
Drawing on a wealth of research, Ken Rigby provides both parents and educators with clear explanations and effective strategies for combating bullying among children as well as preventing children from becoming involved in bullying situations. The book explores key issues such as ways to empower
children to deal with bullies, the crucial role positive peer influences can play, and how schools can develop effective anti-bullying programs. Children and Bullying is a vital resource for educators and parents alike as they work to create safe learning environments.
Offers a collaborative approach to the school-based bullying problem
Emphasizes the crucial role student bystanders can play in countering bullying, and how to promote positive bystander behaviors
Detailed appendices provide practical resource links for parents and professional educators
Examines contentious research, such as the role genetics or parenting in early childhood may play in creating bullies and victims
Lists source references for researchers and students
Answers to FAQs by parents in the final chapter are often controversial but intended to stimulate thought.
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Featured in the November 2007 Education & Youth Issues newsletter.
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Pages : 256
Publisher : Blackwell Science
Publication date : 2007-11
Subjects: Non-fiction, Education / Language / ESOL