Title: Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard: Preventing and Responding to Cyberbullying
Abstract: is a significant concern for teens and tweens in the 21st century. This timely and informative book brings adults up to speed on how kids are using technology to harm their peers.-Tina Meier, Cyberbullying ActivistFounder, The Megan Meier FoundationSchool leaders need information about cyberbullying and resources on how to protect children. This book provides timely research, best practices, and personal voices from students that will go a long way toward improving student safety.-Gail Connelly, Executive DirectorNational Association of Elementary School PrincipalsHinduja and Patchin are two of the most respected researchers on cyberbullying. This book contains the best practices that principals can implement at their schools to prevent and respond to acts of cyberbullying.-Gerald N. Tirozzi, Executive DirectorNational Association of Secondary School PrincipalsIdentify the warning signs of cyberbullying and prevent inappropriate behaviors!Cyberbullying is the intentional and repeated act of causing harm to others through the use of computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices. The authors help educators understand the potential consequences of this deliberate behavior and present strategies for effective identification, prevention, and response.Focusing on the way technology can facilitate or magnify bullying behavior, this comprehensive resource offers information, guidelines, and resources to give students the protection they need. Written by leading experts, this groundbreaking book offers the voices of youth affected by or involved in real cyberbullying incidents and includes:Illustrations of what cyberbullying looks likeTips for identifying cyberbullies or targetsBreakout boxes highlighting hundreds of anti-cyberbullying strategies A review of current research and legal rulingsStrategies for responsible social networking Follow-up reflection questions in each chapterGuidelines for working with parents and law enforcementBullying Beyond the Schoolyard helps educators confront technology-based aggression and ensure the safe and responsible use of computers and the Internet.
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Date: 2008-08-01
Language: en
Type: book
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