school violence

Popular high school student Ella Reynolds starts a friendship with autistic classmate Holden Harris, and, after realizing he is bullied for being different, she decides to take a stand against his tormentors with the hope she can help him come out of his shell and achieve his true potential.

Presents real stories of kids being physically or emotionally bullied, about being bullies themselves, about being a bystander when others are bullied, and about educators who turn a blind eye to bullying. Each individual's story is followed by discussion questions.

Colorful illustrations teach children positive actions that can be done with hands--saying hello, drawing, and building--but reminds them that hitting is not an appropriate behavior. Includes advice for adults.

Contains 125 mini-lessons, which take twenty minutes or less to complete and include activities, that are designed to help students in third through sixth grade better understand bullying, addressing how to manage anger, resolve conflict, build empathy, and get along. Includes a CD-ROM.

Eighth-grade misfits Edwin Hanratty and his only friend, Flake, feed each other's misery and discontent until they decide the only solution is violence.

Examines the link between gender issues and bullying and harassment and offers strategies for reducing gendered harassment in schools.

Events leading up to a night of terror at a high school dance are told from the point of view of various people involved.

"The true story of how one woman talked a school shooter down from the brink, and the amazing journey of how God prepared her for that moment"--Provided by publisher.

Provides data-driven solutions to help public school leaders deal with cyber bullying, identifying ten key rules for addressing it, offering documentation strategies, and including a rubric that provides guidelines for determining appropriate responses.

Developmental psychologists Michelle Anthony and Reyna Lindert discusses social struggles faced by elementary-aged girls and offer advice on how to help them effectively confront and deal with difficult situations.