Recognize, Respond, Report
Recognize, Respond, Report
Preventing and Addressing Bullying of Students with Special Needs
Lori Ernsperger
K-12
Get the research-based interventions your K—12 school team needs to stop bullying in its tracks—and prevent it before it starts. This ready-to-use guidebook blends practical, proven strategies and tools with heartfelt advice from students who've experienced bullying.
THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU:
- distinguish bullying from normal childhood conflicts
- develop effective anti-bullying interventions for victims, bystanders, and students who exhibit bullying behaviors
- address the current legal ramifications of disability-based harassment
- weave social-emotional learning into your existing curriculum
- establish a positive and welcoming school climate where respect and acceptance are the norm
- collect and analyze data on bullying for data-based decision making and results-driven accountability
- involve parents addressing the issues surrounding bullying, at home and at school
- understand how teachers and staff may unwittingly contribute to a culture of bullying—and how to stop it
PRACTICAL MATERIALS:
Helpful implementation checklists for each chapter, plus practical tools such as a planning matrix, student and staff surveys, needs assessments, school improvement plans, and bullying reporting forms.
Watch a webinar to get an inside look!
Reviews
Chad Rose, University of Missouri - July 14, 2015
“Offers a comprehensive evaluation of the state of bullying involvement among students with disabilities, and provides practical guidance ... I would recommend this book to any school that is attempting to establish or expand their bully prevention efforts.”
Mara Sapon-Shevin, Syracuse University - July 6, 2015
“A valuable addition to the anti-bullying literature … will be immediately useful for all those who work with marginalized students and those targeted for mistreatment.”
Randy Sprick, Director, Safe & Civil Schools - June 29, 2015
“A logical and user-friendly approach for school-based practitioners to be more aware of and be able to prevent and intervene with bullying situations.”
Nicole Eredics, Inclusion Specialist, The Inclusive Class - June 29, 2015
“Look no further for solutions and strategies to prevent and address bullying of special needs students. Using a multi-tiered approach, this book outlines effective, practical ways to create bully-free environments for some of our most vulnerable students. A must-read for parents and professionals!”
Read an excerpt
Prevalence and Definition of Bullying and Disability-Based Harassment
Read a blog post
Nine Key Strategies for Bullying Prevention
Watch a webinar
Recognize, Respond, Report: Preventing and Addressing Bullying of Students with Special Needs
Download the anti-bullying advice ebooklet
20 pieces of advice from kids who have been bullied
Download the bullying prevention poster
This product has additional material available on the Brookes Download Hub.
- bullying and harassment auditing checklist
- classroom management interventions
- example bullying and harassment report
- planning matrix
- sample Dear Abby letters
- sample social narrative
Visit the Download Hub for a preview of what's available.