bullying in schools

"One morning before school, some girl tells Piddy Sanchez that Yaqui Delgado hates her and wants to kick her ass. Piddy doesn't even know who Yaqui is, never mind what she's done to piss her off. Word is that Yaqui thinks Piddy is stuck-up, shakes her stuff when she walks, and isn't Latin enough with her white skin, good grades, and no accent. And Yaqui isn't kidding around, so Piddy better watch her back. At first Piddy is more concerned with trying to find out more about the father she's never met and how to balance honors courses with her weekend job at the neighborhood hair salon. But as the harassment escalates, avoiding Yaqui and her gang starts to take over Piddy's life. Is there any way for Piddy to survive without closing herself off or running away?" -- from publisher's web site.

Helps teens to understand what violent behavior is, where is occurs, and why; and offers advice on making good choices regarding peer pressure and gang involvement.

Examines the law as it pertains to issues of bullying, harassment, or threats in the school setting, looking at how courts have handled lawsuits against school districts and personnel charged with tolerating or supporting bullying, and offering recommendations on what steps to take to prevent and deal with the problem at school.

Presents read alouds and other instructional techniques to neutralize bullying behaviors in the classroom.

Provides helpful information and strategies for dealing with bullies at school and in social settings.

After Jake accepts Captain Kidd's offer of becoming his new cabin boy, Jake brings the--invisible--pirate home, and learns ways to deal with Boris Baxter, the biggest bully in school, from Richard Barleycorn, Kidd's current cabin boy.

Offers school administrators, counselors, and teachers practical information on how they can prevent and address cyberbullying and cyberthreats and their impact on students.

A comprehensive guide for parents and teachers to help them understand the violence associated with bullying in the schools, and encourages school officials to take a pro-active stand against any form of bullying.