The goal of this toolkit is to give educators and school leaders the tools that they need to prevent bullying and harassment by fostering a positive school climate. This package is meant to be used as a guide for teachers and administrators in their work to develop a safe and healthy school climate and, in the process, prevent bullying and…

Although universal prevention is critical to the prevention of bullying and harassment, certain students may need additional, targeted supports to reduce the likelihood of harmful interactions and to moderate the harm done when such interactions occur. This report offers strategies to help support students who are directly involved with bullying…

This confidence-boosting book aims to help children overcome the damaging effects of teasing and bullying, and to develop practical skills and attitudes to improve their self-esteem and quality of life. This revised edition of "Bully Blocking" (originally published under the title "Bully Busting") is based on Evelyn Field's "Secrets of Relating,"…

Adults may feel uncertain about how to handle bullying when they see or hear it happening, or they may respond in ways that don't make the best use of the opportunity to teach a young person the difference between appropriate and inappropriate behavior. They could end up inadvertently promoting, rather than reducing bullying. This article offers…

The word "bullying" often conjures up an image of a schoolyard scene, with a big, intimidating student towering over a small, cowering child. That is just one face of bullying--and of children who bully. They are significantly more likely than others to lead lives marked by school failure, depression, violence, crime, and other problems, according…

A hands-on resource for practitioners, this book provides step-by-step guidance for developing a comprehensive school safety plan. Moving from needs assessment to implementation and evaluation, chapters describe research-based strategies that are readily applicable in K-12 settings. Special features include reproducible checklists and other…

When a student is in dire need of emotional support, caring adults in the school can make a difference. This essential resource helps practitioners prepare all school personnel to respond sensitively and effectively to children and adolescents in crisis. Packed with user-friendly features--including over 50 reproducible tools--the book provides…

This booklet gives adults practical tips to help kids navigate the online world. Kids and parents have many ways of socializing and communicating online, but they come with certain risks. This guide encourages parents to reduce the risks by talking to kids about how they communicate--online and off--and helping kids engage in conduct they can be…