Strategies for addressing bullying-ready when you need them.

Before bullying surfaces in your school, you need to be ready. This book is organized so you can find the answers you need to make meaningful changes in the way you prevent and respond to bullying.

The authors know the challenges educators face. Here they've distilled nearly 15 years of research into bite-sized chapters, with strategies and real-world examples to put ideas into action. You'll learn:

• Prevention strategies to put in place now
• How to distinguish bullying from other hurtful behaviors
• The connection between cyberbullying and in-person bullying
• Responses that work-and ones that don't

Bullying Today provides clarity on controversial issues and the complex relationships among your students. It will encourage and empower you to be the solution to bullying at your school and equip you with tools to promote a healthy and vibrant school culture.

"A common-sense practical approach by authors who have the knowledge and passion to help all who work with students."
Deb Bible, Educational Consultant
Hanover Park, IL

"This is a handy guide to lead schools in meaningful discussions about bullying. It offers best practices that will help educators create a positive bully-free atmosphere in the school environment and beyond."
Avis Canty, Instructional Technology Facilitator
Greenville County School District, Greenville, SC

About the Author
Justin W. Patchin is a professor of criminal justice at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. For two decades he has been exploring the intersection of teens and technology, with particular focus on cyberbullying and sexting. He travels the world helping communities make online spaces safer and kinder. Sameer Hinduja is a professor of criminology and criminal justice at Florida Atlantic University. He is recognized internationally for his groundbreaking work about cyberbullying and safe social media use among youth. His research seeks to illuminate how best to promote civility, deter harmful behavior, and proactively reduce victimization online.

Reviews
"Bullying Today: Bullet Points and Best Practices" is a handy guide and great tool to lead school teams in healthy and meaningful discussions about bullying. If offers helpful information about history and current best practices that will help prepare educators to create a positive bully free atmosphere in the school environment and beyond." -- Avis Canty, Instructional Technology Facilitator
"A common-sense practical approach by authors who have the knowledge and passion to help all who work with students." -- Deb Bible, Educational Consultant
"Patchin and Hinduja have done it again! It's hard to know how to interpret incidents and determine the best way to respond, and this resource provides clarity to make sure we're best able to safeguard and help our students. The conversational tone of the chapters and questions for reflection make this an ideal book for faculty discussion groups around bullying. I highly recommend it!" -- Dr. Patti Agatston, Prevention Specialist and President of the International Bullying Prevention Association
"This is an incredibly helpful book filled with practical, specific knowledge to help school personnel know how to deal with bullying at school and online. Patchin and Hinduja know what they are talking about. Every educator working to prevent bullying should read this book." -- Kim Mazauskas, Bullying Prevention and Intervention Coordinator



Book Information
ISBN 9781506335971
Author Justin W. Patchin
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Corwin Press Inc
Publisher SAGE Publications Inc
Weight(grams) 440g