Bullying from Streets to Schools

Information for Those Who Care

Page A. Smith and Wowek Sean Kearney

Bullies don’t discriminate. They are equal opportunity abusers. In Bullying from streets to schools: Practical information for those who care, authors Smith and Kearney guide their readers through multiple facets of this growing and pervasive problem. Far beyond other books that simply explore the current research on the topic, Bullying from streets to schools: Practical information for those who care shapes the subject of bullying in both understandable and realistic ways. In chapter after chapter, the authors painstakingly direct their readers through numerous “peaks and valleys” of bullying situations, including the “who, what and where” of the subject. Bullying from streets to schools: Practical information for those who care features detailed information describing the three critical groups most affected by bullying, including perpetrators, victims and bystanders. The authors accompany their readers through home, school, virtual, and workplace environments, and directly relate how these areas influence the potential development of both bullies and victims.

The realities of bullying hit home as readers also are provided with an intense glimpse into the mind of a bully though an actual interview. Practical suggestions in the Facts, Feelings and Facilitation sections at the end of each chapter encourage anti-bullying action by both school and community leaders, and a bullying “hotspot” map is included along with research-based suggestions for avoiding confrontations. Unlike other books, which deal in part with the issues surrounding bullying, Smith and Kearney engage readers in thoughtful and comprehensive ways that prompt action.

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Pages: 156 • Trim: 6¼ x 9½

978-1-4758-2623-4 • Hardback • August 2017 • $74.00 • (£57.00)

978-1-4758-2624-1 • Paperback • August 2017 • $38.00 • (£30.00)

978-1-4758-2625-8 • eBook • August 2017 • $36.00 • (£30.00)

Subjects: Education / Counseling / Crisis Management, Education / Violence & Harassment, Education / Student Life & Student Affairs

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Bullies don’t discriminate. They are equal opportunity abusers. In Bullying from streets to schools: Practical information for those who care, authors Smith and Kearney guide their readers through multiple facets of this growing and pervasive problem. Far beyond other books that simply explore the current research on the topic, Bullying from streets to schools: Practical information for those who care shapes the subject of bullying in both understandable and realistic ways. In chapter after chapter, the authors painstakingly direct their readers through numerous “peaks and valleys” of bullying situations, including the “who, what and where” of the subject. Bullying from streets to schools: Practical information for those who care features detailed information describing the three critical groups most affected by bullying, including perpetrators, victims and bystanders. The authors accompany their readers through home, school, virtual, and workplace environments, and directly relate how these areas influence the potential development of both bullies and victims.

The realities of bullying hit home as readers also are provided with an intense glimpse into the mind of a bully though an actual interview. Practical suggestions in the Facts, Feelings and Facilitation sections at the end of each chapter encourage anti-bullying action by both school and community leaders, and a bullying “hotspot” map is included along with research-based suggestions for avoiding confrontations. Unlike other books, which deal in part with the issues surrounding bullying, Smith and Kearney engage readers in thoughtful and comprehensive ways that prompt action.

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Pages: 156 • Trim: 6¼ x 9½

978-1-4758-2623-4 • Hardback • August 2017 • $74.00 • (£57.00)

978-1-4758-2624-1 • Paperback • August 2017 • $38.00 • (£30.00)

978-1-4758-2625-8 • eBook • August 2017 • $36.00 • (£30.00)

Subjects: Education / Counseling / Crisis Management, Education / Violence & Harassment, Education / Student Life & Student Affairs

Author

Page A. Smith is a professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Texas at San Antonio. His research foci include student aggression and bullying, organizational climate and citizenship, institutional trust, collective efficacy, creating change, and leader influence.

Wowek S. Kearney is associate professor and interim dean of the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University – San Antonio. His research focuses upon the areas of principal influence, change orientations, school culture and climate, and the confluence of administration, ethics, and emotionally intelligent leadership.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Bullying: A Substantial and Growing Problem
Chapter 2: Anatomy of a Bully: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Chapter 3: Bullying among Adults Within the Organization
Chapter 4: Bullying from the Student Bully’s Perspective
Chapter 6: Bystanders and the Role of Peers:
Chapter 7: Parents of Bullies and Bully Victims
Chapter 8: Bullying and the Surrounding Community
Chapter 9: Bullying in the Digital Age
Chapter 10: Bullying Prevention Strategies and Use of the Bully Index
Chapter 11: Case Studies
References
About the Authors
Index

Reviews

Smith & Kearney artfully bridge the harsh and complicated realities of bullying in school settings with the theoretical underpinnings of school culture and climate. Bullying in schools has become a centerpiece of concern for students, parents, and school personnel. Often interwoven and obscured from view, bullying behaviors and the accompanying social emotional damage is often far reaching. Because schools are often seen as the epicenter of learned social behavior, understanding how this phenomenon presents itself in school environments is key in thwarting perpetual victimization. Smith & Kearney make clear the role that students, teachers, school administrators, and parents play in both understanding and reducing bullying. This book is a must read for researchers, practitioners, and anyone who cares about life in schools.
— Dane A. Delli, Superintendent, Glenview School District 34

Bullying from Streets to Schools

Information for Those Who Care

Page A. Smith and Wowek Sean Kearney

Bullying from Streets to Schools

Information for Those Who Care

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