When people bully in groups

"Once, people thought of bullying as only physically aggressive behaviors. Now we know just how harmful and life-altering bullying with words-both written and spoken-can be. In this essential volume, readers seeking advice about how to deal with verbal bullying will find plenty of effective tips about how to react to real-life situations they and their friends may face. The accessible and encouraging text also explains how bullying can affect self-esteem, who can offer help, and where to find further advice about bullies"--

The time to stop bullies in their tracks is now. One bully can be hard to handle, but a group of bullies may seem insurmountable to victims. This accessible book is essential in today's world, as people become aware of how devastating bullying can be. The invaluable, practical advice in this volume gives readers information about different kinds of bullying, presents tools to reject bullying culture, and encourages readers to stand up for themselves and others who are being bullied in different ways.

Once, people thought of bullying as only physically aggressive behaviors. Now we know just how harmful and life-altering bullying with words can be. Readers seeking advice about how to deal with verbal bullying will find plenty of effective tips about how to react to real-life situations they and their friends may face. The accessible and encouraging narrative explains how bullying can affect self-esteem, who can offer help, and where to find further advice about verbal bullies.