Responding to the Culture of Bullying and Disrespect: New Perspectives on Collaboration, Compassion, and Responsibility

Updated Edition of Bestseller!

"The book gives excellent ways to empower children, help them solve their own issues, and give them real strategies that will help them deal with difficult situations in the future."
—Elizabeth Barrett, Civics Teacher
Clark County Schools, Winchester, KY

Create a safe learning environment so students can achieve!

Bullying is an ongoing concern for students, with as many as half reporting that they have faced aggression or harassment at some point. This updated edition of Breaking the Culture of Bullying and Disrespect provides the tools to successfully respond to bullying and other negative behaviors by creating an environment that discourages negative behavior and encourages greater responsibility and respect.

The authors offer a comprehensive, therapeutic approach, complete with sample transcripts and activities. Instead of using punitive measures, which can model the very behaviors they are trying to eliminate, educators will discover how to establish a cooperative, caring environment and guide students in thinking about positive alternatives to misbehavior. This new edition features:

1. Updated research, including real-life examples of successful experiences
2. Additional case studies and a list of problem-solving questions
3. A new chapter on brain research and how children learn
4. An all-new section focusing on prevention methods

Empowering, enlightening, and practical, Responding to the Culture of Bullying and Disrespect is a necessary resource for teachers, administrators, and support staff dedicated to promoting respect, tolerance, and responsibility in their schools.

About The Authors:
Marie-Nathalie Beaudoin is the training director at Bay Area Family Therapy Training Associates (BAFTTA) and supervises the coun-seling work in several schools in the Silicon Valley of California. Beaudoin has devoted much of her career to working with children, teaching tolerance projects, and improving staff relationships in public schools. She also teaches cross-cultural awareness, family therapies, and group dynam-ics at John F. Kennedy University. Beaudoin has presented in numer-ous conferences and has published professional articles about narrative therapy. Her publication credits include a Web journal titled Silencing Critical Voices and a book of experiential activities titled Working with Groups to Enhance Relationships.

Maureen Taylor is an educator in Northern California. Her background includes teaching preschool through sixth grade and being an environ-mental educator. Her main interests lie in teaching science and writing, two subjects that gently unfold for the learner. Taylor is currently devel-oping a program for children blending art, environmental education, and social issues.