Bullying Prevention: Creating a Positive School Climate And Developing Social Competence

Drawing on a combined 40-plus years of experience working with schools, Orpinas and Horne (both U. of Georgia) examine state-of-the-art knowledge from bullying and aggression literature and discuss methods for reducing the problems of bullying in schools and families. Coverage includes understanding the problem, universal interventions for addressing the problem, and targeted interventions for persistent bullies. Noting the need to approach aggression in schools from a holistic, systemic orientation, the authors incorporate findings from the literature on improving the quality of learning and living experiences for children and adolescents, and discuss the importance of creating a culture that supports healthy ways of interacting and problem solving. For educators, clinicians, and parents. Annotation c2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)