Hile,
Lori. Bullying. Capstone/Heinemann 56p $33.50 978-1-4329-6534-1 2013 ms VG-BNS series: Teen Issues
Imagine walking around with a knot of
anxiety lodged in your stomach every day.
This is how many bullying victims feel. Stress is only one consequence of bullying. What causes someone to become a bully? What can be done to
prevent bullying?
Bullying is a topic of concern for all
schools. Hile included true stories about bullying and its
consequences, quotes from young people and experts, exercises to organize the facts
about bullying, and tips on coping with bullies. Readers will find the book a useful reference
and a springboard to discussions on this troubling and challenging topic. The colorful photos bring the topic to life.
In addition to a useful index and a suggested reading
list, the volume includes a compilation of outstanding web sites readers may use
for additional research, and several suggestions for debate topics related to
bullying.
Bullying is an elusive topic; unwritten
social code demands that victims and witnesses keep silent when bullying takes
place. Hine, a former target
of bullying, presents information about bullying sensitively and
objectively. In addition to extensive
research, she interviewed Kevin Jennings, who has organized some anti-bullying programs for American schools, as
well as the first National Bullying Summit in the United States. To ensure that
coverage of this emotionally charged topic reflects current practices, Shelley
Holland, an accredited counselor and clinical supervisor, provided professional
consultation and input on this text.
Bullying, Bullying Prevention --Hilary Welliver
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