School Bullying: New Perspectives on a Growing Problem

by David R. Dupper

Book Overview

Bullying is one of the most prevalent and insidious forms of school violence today, impacting the learning environment of schools in profound ways. Victims of chronic bullying have poorer grades, increased rates of truancy, increased rates of dropping out, loss of self-esteem, feelings of isolation, depression, and increased risk of suicide attempts.

This Workshop volume is unique in utilizing a larger cultural context and international perspective...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199859590
• ISBN13: 9780199859597
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"