Includes bibliographical references (pages [205]-206) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Understanding bullying -- Bullies -- Victims -- Witnesses -- Bias-based harassment -- Cyberbullying -- Sexual harassment -- Dating violence -- Adult bullies -- Creating effective anti-bullying policy -- Combating bullying together -- Recommended reading -- Glossary -- Index -- About the author.
Summary:
Bullying is a widespread problem that affects thousands of teens across the United States and around the world. Victims of bullying battle depression, anxiety, insecurity, and fear. Sadly, some victims internalize their frustration by harming themselves or become bullies as well. But if young people agree that bullying is so devastating, why does it continue? Most importantly, how can it be stopped? In Bullying: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Mathangi Subramanian addresses these and other questions about a major issue for young adults and their families. Drawing on stories from young teens around the country, this volume uncovers the social pressures and individual choices that lead to violence. The author surveys effective state, local, and national anti-bullying policies and provides examples of teens throughout the nation whose leadership and courage have helped stop violence. This volume also contains exercises and strategies for young adults to employ that can pave the way for social action.
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