New perspectives on bullying

"This book provides a useful round-up of studies that help the reader understand what constitutes bullying (a much-debated point), the characteristics of bullies and children who are targeted, patterns of behaviour and common outcomes for the children involved, as well as what inhibits many schools from formulating effective policy." Children &amp; Young People Now<ul>
<li>What is bullying? </li>
<li>What can we learn from research findings? </li>
<li>What are the risk factors for bullying or being bullied? </li>
<li>How can we take account of the voice of the child? </li>
<li>How can educators, policy-makers, health professionals and parents work together with children and young people to prevent and reduce bullying?</li>
</ul> This book provides a valuable resource for anyone responsible for the emotional health and well-being of children and young people. The authors focus on the importance of fostering positive relationships in the school community as a whole, so that young people and adults feel empowered to challenge bullying when they encounter it and protect those involved. Using case studies of real experiences, innovative practice, key research findings and perspectives from children and young people themselves, the authors provide perceptive insights into the positive ways of relating to others that are essential if we are to address the issue of bullying successfully. The material outlined in the book is directly linked to the new agenda for change in meeting the needs of the child, empowering children to be consulted and to take responsibility for issues that affect them. It explores a range of effective interventions that can counteract bullying - including restorative approaches; peer mediation; narrative approaches; and cyber support.
 Key features include:
<ul>
<li>Chapter overviews </li>
<li>Examples of effective practice </li>
<li>Summaries of key research findings </li>
<li>Children’s views and experiences </li>
<li>Learning points at the end of each chapter </li>
<li>List of related organisations, websites and resources to support interventions against bullying</li>
</ul> Practical guidance based on sound evaluation is provided - as well as an insight into international perspectives on bullying - to help develop a positive school environment and disseminate good practice. New Perspectives on Bullying is an indispensable resource for teachers, researchers, health professionals, social workers and parents.

New Perspectives on Bullying

Education & Teaching

Cowie, Helen

Jennifer, Dawn

Schools & Teaching

Open University Press

Emotional Health and Well-Being: A Practical Guide for Schools

The authors look at both the risk factors and the protective factors involved in emotional health, and address the impact of issues such as bullying, social exclusion, loss, and bereavement.

Barnsley, Judith

Boardman, Christine

Sage Publications Ltd.

Managing Violence in Schools: A Whole-School Approach to Best Practice

The exposure of children to violence at school is a major concern for educators everywhere and a frequent topic of discussion in the media. Written by experts in research, practice, and training in the field, this timely text proposes a whole-school approach to reduce the impact of violence on children′s development. The authors take into account: 
<ul>
<li>Personal characteristics of perpetrators, victims, and bystanders </li>
<li>A school′s culture </li>
<li>The quality of a school′s learning environment </li>
<li>Links between the school and the community</li>
</ul>
The whole school approach includes a wide range of formal and informal initiatives to improve the quality of life at school. Managing Violence in Schools covers preventive methods and provisions for students′ individual needs. Readers will also find strategies for strengthening school culture, such as peer support, cooperative group work, and restorative practice. 
This resource also provides guidance for implementing a needs analysis, formulating a cycle of change for handling bullying and violence, and creating a shared understanding of the issue. Each strategy for preventive and integrative practice is illustrated with real-life case studies and relevant experiential exercises.

Business & Money

Management & Leadership

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Jennifer, Dawn. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by Jennifer, Dawn