bullying in schools

"Presents the 6Rs of bullying prevention (Rules, Recognize, Report, Respond, Refuse, and Replace), a process for reducing peer cruelty and increasing positive behavior support in schools. Includes guidelines for implementing research-based strategies, collecting data, training staff, mobilizing students and parents, building social-emotional skills, and sustaining progress. Digital content also included"--Provided by publisher.

"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 Yacqui 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 website.

Luisa tries to change her look and the way she acts when tough girl Sam keeps calling her weird, but the bullying doesn't stop. Then Luisa decides she doesn't care what Sam thinks.

When Sam begins picking on other children in her school, she doesn't think she is being mean until others approach her and try to get her to stop.

When Jayla notices someone else being bullied, she keeps quiet until someone else dares her to join in on the bullying. Now, she must find the courage to speak up and do what's right.

Examines the advent and proliferation of online bullying as well as how school campus bullying continues to be an issue for students.

Presents seventeen stories from kids who have been bullied, discussing how they found the courage to stand up to their bullies and how they did it.

Bullying in Schools is a powerful and practical resource for students, parents, and educators. Respectful and empathetic, the book examines the problem of bullying and works to combat it. New material includes a timely essay about cyberbullying and an enhanced section focusing on internet safety. Suited to a wide range of instructional approaches, Bullying in Schools: What You Need to Know can serve as a class text or as a guidebook for individual students.

A collection of essays that provides varying perspectives on issues regarding bullying.