Bullying, Victimization,
and Peer Harassment: A Handbook of Prevention and Intervention. Joseph
E. Zins, Maurice J. Elias, and Charles A. Maher, eds. Bing-hampton, NY: The
Haworth Press, 2007. Pp. 452, $39.95, paper. ISBN-13: 978-0-7890-2219-6. TEL:
800-429-6784 • FAX: 800-895-0582
Teasing, shunning, and bullying can have serious detrimental effects on both
victim and perpetrator. This book gathers emerging research, theory, and effective
practice on this subject into one source. This review of a wide spectrum of
innovative, evidence-based practices targets the complex problems of victimization,
peer harassment, and bullying in our schools.
Interventions range from individuals and their peers to broad, systems-level
change within schools and communities. The challenge of prevention is explored,
using the latest studies as a practical foundation. The book also provides
suggestions detailing effective strategies to make changes in the culture
within schools while offering directions for future research and practice.
The collection discusses never previously evaluated research on current intervention
programs now in place. Several of the studies address middle school issues
and multi-ethnic populations, including those from the United States, Canada,
and Europe.
Peer sexual harassment and dating-related aggression that includes and goes
beyond traditional views of bullying and peer intimidation are also examined.
This handbook provides extensive information on current theory, empirical
research, practical guidelines, and suggestions for preparing schools to initiate
programs dealing with these troubling problems.
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