<P><EM>Bullying in North American Schools</EM> is an exciting compilation of research on bullying in school-aged youth by a representative group of researchers, including developmental, social, counseling, school, and clinical psychologists across North America. </P>
<P>This new edition:</P>
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<LI>illustrates the complexity of bullying behaviors and offers suggestions for decision-making to intervene and work to reduce bullying behaviors</LI>
<LI>provides empirical guidance for school personnel as they develop bullying prevention and intervention programs or evaluate existing programs</LI>
<LI>uses&nbsp;a social-ecological perspective in which bullying is examined across multiple contexts including individual characteristics, peer and family influences, and classroom dynamics</LI>
<LI>includes basic research data from leaders in the field of bullying and victimization in the United States and Canada</LI>
<LI>teaches practical implications of various types of programs and how to choose and implement one that fits their school ecology.</LI></UL>
<P>This text will help your students understand how to prevent bullying behavior and how to select and manage intervention efforts in schools and school districts.</P>