Bully Prevention

Tips and Strategies for School Leaders and Classroom Teachers
Second Edition
Elizabeth A. Barton - Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, Wayne State University
Bully Prevention
May 2006 | 144 pages | Corwin
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"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
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

Make your school safer for all children with a practical anti-bullying program!

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:

  • Explanations of the relationships between bullies, victims, and witnesses
  • Case studies and vignettes
  • Role plays for use with students
  • 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.

Contents

Preface

Preface

Publisher's Acknowledgments

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

References

Index

Index

Additional materials

Description

"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
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

Make your school safer for all children with a practical anti-bullying program!

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:

  • Explanations of the relationships between bullies, victims, and witnesses
  • Case studies and vignettes
  • Role plays for use with students
  • 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.

Contents

Preface

Preface

Publisher's Acknowledgments

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

References

Index

Index

Additional materials

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Tips and Strategies for School Leaders and Classroom Teachers

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"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
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

Make your school safer for all children with a practical anti-bullying program!

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:

  • Explanations of the relationships between bullies, victims, and witnesses
  • Case studies and vignettes
  • Role plays for use with students
  • 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.


Table Of Contents:

  • 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

Recent Product Reviews:

"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
"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

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