This timely Brief offers up-to-date findings about bullying--from trends and outcomes to
assessment and identification--and workable approaches to combat this social epidemic on
multiple fronts. The book examines links between bullying and mental health issues the complex
dynamics between bully and bullied (especially since bullies themselves may be victimized by
others) and new challenges presented by youth involvement in social media. Effects of
whole-school interventions involving students teachers and administrators on bullying and
its consequences are concisely presented. And clinicians have guidelines for coordinating with
children parents schools and the community. Included in the coverage: State statutes and
federal anti-bullying efforts. A parent's perspective on the bullying of special-needs
children. School-based prevention programs. Bullying and special populations. Parent strategies
to reduce cyber-bullying. Best practices for promoting awareness and advocacy. Practical
Strategies for Clinical Management of Bullying is an important reference for clinicians
parents professionals at child-serving agencies and organizations school administrators and
staff policymakers and child advocates. Its coverage strikes the right balance between
intervention and prevention with effective methods for helping victims--and bullies--heal.
