Discusses bully/victim problems in school and suggests effective ways of
counteracting and preventing such problems. The book examines a new
intervention programme that has been scientifically evaluated in extensive
research and which results in a drop in victim/bully problems of 50per cent or
more.Bullying at School is the definitive book on bully/victim problems in
school and on effective ways of counteracting and preventing such problems. On
the basis of the author's large-scale studies and other research, it is known
that bullying is a serious problem in all societies that have been studied so
far, and that more than 15 percent of the school population in primary and
secondary/junior high schools are involved, either as bullies or victims.The
facts about bullying, its causes and consequences, are presented in clear and
straightforward language. The book is a milestone in the study of bullying at
school in that it offers a scientifically evaluated intervention program. The
results of this extensive research are remarkable:a reduction of bully/victim
problems by 50 percent or morea considerable drop in antisocial behavior such
as vandalism, theft, drunkenness, and truancyclear improvements in the "social
climate" of the classroom and student satisfaction with school life.; The book gives practical advice to school principals, teachers, and parents
on how to implement a "whole school approach to bullying," and contains a
valuable guide to help teachers and parents recognize if a child is being
victimized or bullies others. Bullying at School is essential reading for all
who are involved with children and young people.
