Now more than ever, bullying has become common among students in American schools and playgrounds. According to the U.S. Justice Department, one in four children is bullied every day. As a result of these incidents, children may suffer from anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. Preventing Bullying was written for today's parents and teachers who are looking for ways to battle the continual exposure to school violence that may leave students desensitized to 'mean' behavior. Easy to understand and implement, this book encourages students to put themselves in someone else's shoes and recognize the difference between right and wrong in social situations. Each chapter contains advice, practical tips, examples, and activities to help students form healthy relationships in school. Issues included are: _
Meline Kevorkian, Ed.D is the author of Tackling Bullying in Athletics, 101 Facts about Bullying: What Everyone Should Know, Preventing Bullying: Helping Kids Form Positive Relationships and Six Secrets for Parents to Help Their Kids Achieve in School. Meline is the Executive Director of Academic Review at Nova Southeastern University, former columnist at The Miami Herald and Board Member of the International Bullying Prevention Association. Meline presents regularly on best practices in bullying prevention, cyberbullying, as well as, numerous topics facing educators, parents and students in today's schools. Her experience includes teaching and administrative positions in both public and private schools from preschool through the University level. Her research focuses on bullying prevention, cyber bullying, school safety and academic achievement. She has been featured on the TODAY show, CNN, FOX, NBC, CBS, WSVN, Mom Talk Radio, WLRN Public Television, and the National PTA.
