Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard: Preventing and Responding to Cyberbullying

The #1 cyberbullying prevention book just got better! Cyberbullying occurs when three components intersect: teens, technology, and trouble. This perfect storm of elements manifests as harassment, humiliation, and hate that can follow a child everywhere. Drawing on the authors’ own extensive research, this groundbreaking eye-opening resource incorporates the personal voices of youth affected by or involved in cyberbullying, while helping readers understand the causes and consequences of online aggression. Since 2007, school leaders, teachers, and parents have relied on the bestselling and award-winning first edition of Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard for practical strategies to address cyberbullying. Now in its second edition, this essential guide is completely updated with new research and evolving best practices for prevention and response, including: Summaries of recent legal rulings related to teens and technology, and their implications Discussion of the responsibilities of school personnel, and how that translates to policy and programming Guidance on how educators, parents, students, and law enforcement can work individually and collectively to prevent and respond to cyberbullying Useful "breakout boxes" highlighting strategies you can implement Practical resources, including an assessment instrument, scenarios, and staff development questions Written in an accessible and informal tone by leading experts in the field, this must-have book provides the tools to prevent and respond to cyberbullying in your school community. "This is an excellent resource that clears up much of the confusion and sometimes hysteria generated in the media on cyberbullying.  It provides prudent and do-able strategies from crafting policies, to investigating and responding to incidents. Most importantly, it provides the right mindset and philosophy for helping schools prevent the problem in the first place and for empowering all members of the school community to work together. Policymakers, administrators, teachers, parents, and students would all benefit from the knowledge contained in this book." - Jim Dillon, Author of No Place for Bullying (Corwin, 2012) and Director of the Center for Leadership and Bullying Prevention, Measurement Incorporated "In a society that is grappling with the ramifications of the rapid pace of technological advancement, cyberbullying has emerged as a serious issue in education.  This book provides real-life scenarios, timely data, and best practices to help school leaders protect the children and adolescents in their schools.  All educators will find these resources useful in detecting and preventing cyberbullying and ensuring the safety of students." -Gail Connelly, Executive Director,  National Association of Elementary School Principals  

Table of Contents:
Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Chapter 1. Bullying: Past, Present, and Future--The New Adolescent Aggression Amanda′s Story Traditional (Schoolyard) Bullying What Exactly Is Cyberbullying? Summary Questions for Reflection Notes Chapter 2. Teens Online Today: Where and Why Our Smartphone Society Technology Becomes More Social Where Are Teens Online Today? It′s Not All Bad Summary Questions for Reflection Notes Chapter 3. The Nature and Forms of Cyberbullying The Nature of Cyberbullying Forms of Cyberbullying Summary Questions for Reflection Notes Chapter 4. What Do We Know About Cyberbullying? Our Cyberbullying Research Prevalence of Cyberbullying Gender Differences in Cyberbullying Racial Differences in Cyberbullying Age Differences in Cyberbullying Victim/Offender Relationship in Cyberbullying The Link Between Traditional Bullying and Cyberbullying Responses of Cyberbullying Victims Emotional and Behavioral Consequences and Correlates of Cyberbullying Cyberbullicide Why Do Youth Engage in Cyberbullying? Summary Questions for Reflection Notes Chapter 5. Legal Issues: Protecting Your Students, Your School, and Yourself Important Judicial Rulings and Legislation Applicable to Schools Electronic Harassment and Schools So...When Can Educators Intervene? State Bullying Laws School District Policy Summary Questions for Reflection Notes Chapter 6. Preventing Cyberbullying The Educator′s Role in Preventing Cyberbullying The Parent′s Role in Preventing Cyberbullying The Student′s Role in Preventing Cyberbullying Warning Signs: What to Look For Summary Questions for Reflection Notes Chapter 7. Responding to Cyberbullying Just Turn It Off! School′s Response to Cyberbullying Recommendations for Parents Empowering Teens to Tackle Cyberbullying Civil Remedies Recommendations for Working With Law Enforcement Summary Questions for Reflection Notes Concluding Thoughts Resources Resource A. Cyberbullying Scenarios for Discussion Resource B. Technology Use Contract Resource C. Cyberbullying and Online Aggression Survey Instrument (2014 version) Resource D. Cyberbullying Incident Tracking Form Resource E. Cyberbullying Report Card for Schools Resource F. Cyberbullying Trustee Designation Resource G. Supplemental Staff Development Questions Index

Review :
"This is an excellent resource that clears up much of the confusion and sometimes hysteria generated in the media on cyberbullying.  It provides prudent and do-able strategies from crafting policies, to investigating and responding to incidents. Most importantly, it provides the right mindset and philosophy for helping schools prevent the problem in the first place and for empowering all members of the school community to work together.   Policymakers, administrators, teachers, parents, and students would all benefit from the knowledge contained in this book." "In a society that is grappling with the ramifications of the rapid pace of technological advancement, cyberbullying has emerged as a serious issue in education.  This book provides real-life scenarios, timely data, and best practices to help school leaders protect the children and adolescents in their schools.  All educators will find these resources useful in detecting and preventing cyberbullying and ensuring the safety of students." "Sameer Hinduja and Justin Patchin seemlessly weave the latest research with riveting examples from the frontlines of cyberbullying. This is the definitive work on cyberbullying, rich with practical tools for teachers, school personnel, parents, and students to prevent and respond to cyberbullying." "The authors of have written the manual on how to recognize, prevent, and respond to cyberbullying. I recommend that every educator and parent take the time to read and understand the important issue of cyberbullying.  This book offers the answers educators and parents have been looking for when it comes to cyberbullying!" "The original text has become the seminal and authoritative text on the topic of cyber-bullying.  I am confident that the second edition will continue to be an essential resource for school districts, administrators, educators, parents, and policymakers." "Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard is one of the most honest books I have read about the realities of childhood bullying and cyberbullying.  I am recommending it to all my colleagues at my school for a book study.  It should be required reading for anyone involved in educating children." "Drs. Hinduja and Patchin answer questions about cyberbullying that we all have. As an educator and a parent, I appreciate the candor and informative nature of their book. I feel my home and school benefit from the topics we can now discuss to make our battle better prepared."