Bullying: Deal with it before push comes to shove (Lorimer Deal With It)

Slavens, Elaine

ISBN 10: 1552775003 ISBN 13: 9781552775004

Publisher: James Lorimer, 2010

Synopsis

You can take action against bullying, and you don't have to do it on your own. This book will give you the know-how to deal with bullying, whether you're a target, a bully, or a witness.

• Bullying 101 explains the many forms bullying can take, from name-calling to physical fights.
• Letters to the "Bully Counsellor" illustrate real-life examples of bullying.
• Quizzes test your anti-bullying skills.
• A resource page lists helpful organizations, books, and web sites.

About this title

About the Author:

ELAINE SLAVENS is the former Consultant of Guidance and Social/Personal Skills for the Toronto District School Board and was previously Conflict Resolution Advisor for the Toronto Board of Education. This book reflects her deep and sympathetic understanding of young people and her experience with issues of conflict in school settings. The Deal With It Series helps adolescents cope with conflicts in everyday life and aims to promote peaceful homes, schools, and communities.
BROOKE KERRIGAN is a recent graduate from Sheridan College\s Interpretive Illustration program. Brooke\'s work can be found amongst the pages of Chirp magazine as well as Owl\'s recently published cookbook Eat It Up!.'

Review:

"Interesting and varied presentations of the facts about bullying will make this a terrific vehicle for prompting discussion." (Brandon Sun 2003-12-20)

"Slavens presents everything needed to start great discussions about bullying in class, in counseling groups, with individuals, and with youth at home... [We applaud not only the accessible, basic information and reader-friendly text, but also the illustrations and overall presentation that make this brief book a valuable tool for everyone. All adults should read it and thank the author for this excellent resource." (C.J. Bott Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) 2004-04-01)

"Provides an explanation of the many forms of bullying, and offers strategies for taking action against it." PW Bullying Resource Selection (Publishers Weekly 2012-10-22)

About this edition

• Publisher: James Lorimer
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1552775003
• ISBN 13: 9781552775004
• Binding: Library Binding
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Kerrigan Brooke