{"product_id":"bullying-in-schools-and-what-to-do-about-it","title":"Bullying in schools and what to do about it","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBullying is now widely recognised as a serious problem that affects many children in schools.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can take many forms, including direct verbal and physical harassment and indirect forms such as deliberate exclusion and the targeting of individuals using cyber technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eContinual and severe bullying can cause both short term and long term damage, making it difficult for victims to form intimate relationships with others and for habitual bullies to avoid following a delinquent lifestyle and becoming perpetrators of domestic violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEven though this type of abuse affects many of our school children, Ken Rigby believes there are grounds for optimism. This passionate and motivating book shows that there are ways of reducing the likelihood of bullying occurring in a school and effective ways of tackling cases when they do occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDrawing on research evidence, \u003cem\u003eBullying in schools and what to do about it\u003c\/em\u003e helps us to understand the nature of bullying and why it so often takes place in schools. Importantly, it examines and evaluates what schools can do to promote more positive peer relationships within the school community and take effective and sustainable action to deal with problems that may arise. This edition includes a new preface from the author reflecting on developments in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTeachers, parents, school leaders, policy makers and health professionals will find it invaluable and empowering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amba Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50537176563874,"sku":"9781923852082","price":59.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9425\/3218\/files\/9781923852082.jpg?v=1790565007","url":"https:\/\/ambapress.com.au\/products\/bullying-in-schools-and-what-to-do-about-it","provider":"Amba Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}