Working With Parents of Bullies and Victims

Walter B. Roberts, Roberts, Walter B.

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Corwin Press Inc
09 January 2008

Educational psychology; Bullying & anti-bullying strategies

"""This resource provides a no-nonsense approach to working collaboratively with parents, students, and administrators to stop bullying situations and prevent bullying in the future. The author provides practical, easy-to-use strategies that can be adapted for different situations. A must-have for educators who want to instill changes."" -Leigh Cassidy, Counselor Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Greenbelt, MD

""The author provides a thought-provoking book on an important subject neglected by both researchers and writers. The book is full of down-to-earth, commonsense advice that educators will find very helpful in addressing a difficult and complex issue."" -Rob Osborn, Anti-Bullying Strategy Manager Leicestershire Children and Young People's Service and Anti-Bullying Alliance

Strengthen bully prevention efforts through collaborative dialogue with parents!

This concise book helps educators expand skills for communicating with parents about the thorny subject of bullying. In realistic language, the author explores common concerns of both parties and offers practical strategies to help school staff carry out conversations and interventions with even the most persistent or resistant parents. Readers will find sample dialogues and vignettes written by parents of bullies and victims, plus:

An eight-point plan for talking with parents about bullying

Six ""fair expectations"" to encourage effective teacher-parent collaborations

Talking points to help parents dialogue with their children about bullying

The lessons from this resource can help administrators, counselors, and teachers partner effectively with parents to create a positive learning climate for all students."

By: Walter B. Roberts
Imprint: Corwin Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 1
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 177mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 480g
ISBN: 9781412951036
ISBN 10: 1412951038
Pages: 152
Publication Date: 09 January 2008
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Walter B. Roberts, Jr., is a professor of counselor education at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He began his career in education as a classroom teacher in 1978 and later served as a school counselor before moving to higher education in 1993. In addition to being licensed for private practice, he has extensive public policy experience in mental health and school safety issues, consults and testifies with legislators and the judicial system, and is a frequent source with the media on counseling-related issues. Bullying from Both Sides, his first book published by Corwin Press in 2006, continues to be a bestseller.

Reviews for Working With Parents of Bullies and Victims

This book is a no-nonsense approach to working collaboratively with parents, students, and administrators to stop bullying situations and prevent bullying in the future. It provides practical, easy-to-use techniques and strategies that can be adapted for different situations. A must-have for educators who want to instill changes. -- Leigh Cassidy, High School Counselor This book provides practical and useful strategies for educators to engage parents as partners in the difficult but important task of addressing bullying, both as it occurs and in a proactive and preventive manner. -- Sandi Stein, School Social Worker This is an informative, practical, and thought-provoking book on an important subject neglected by both researchers and writers. It is full of down-to-earth, commonsense advice that educators will find very helpful in addressing a difficult and complex issue. I will share it with my colleagues. -- Rob Osborn, Anti-Bullying Strategy Manager Perfect for college-level libraries appealing to educators and for working professionals in the field. The lessons are for administrator and teachers alike and use case study examples to reinforce real-world solutions. -- The Bookwatch, March 2008 The book's accessible style is relatively free of jargon, and provides numerous case studies to assist teachers and counselors in conducting productive conversations with parents. -- CHOICE Magazine, June 2008, Vol. 45(10)