Bullying in American Schools: Causes, Preventions, Interventions

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McFarland, Jul 27, 2010 - Education - 180 pages
Since 1992, there have been 250 violent deaths in schools, and in virtually every one, bullying has been a contributing factor to the violence. As in the Columbine High School shooting in Littleton, Colorado, most of the students who committed these violent crimes were victims of bullying who decided to get revenge. Such violence has become one of the most serious problems in America today, and both bullies and their victims need help. Chapter One defines bullying as a form of violence among children and discusses characteristics of bullies. Chapter Two identifies myths about bullies and presents research that dispels those myths. Chapter Three considers how serious violence begins with seemingly innocent put-downs and teasing. Chapter Four explores how bullying may indicate the beginning of a generally antisocial and rule-breaking behavior pattern that can extend into adulthood, and presents successful programs and interventions. Chapter Five presents useful solutions and strategies to stop bullying.
 

Contents

What Is Bullying?
5
Myths and Truths About Bullying
34
Effects of Bullying
59
Successful Interventions and Programs
84
Solutions
120
References
165
Index
171
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Anne G. Garrett has been a public school administrator for 30 years and is currently Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction of Haywood County Schools, North Carolina. She is also the author of Keeping American Schools Safe (2001) and lives in Clyde, North Carolina.

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