Interventions in Cases of Bullying in Schools: A Training Manual for Teachers and Counsellors - Paperback

by Ken Rigby (Author)

In Interventions in Cases of Bullying in Schools: A Training Manual for Teachers and Counsellors, renowned bullying expert Dr Ken Rigby OAM draws on five decades of practice and research to help schools tackle the seemingly intractable problem of bullying.

Designed to be deployed alongside policy development and preventive programs, this essential training manual sets out nine evidence-based methods of intervention. Using a series of role-plays and prompts for discussion, Interventions in Cases of Bullying in Schools supports practitioners in selecting and applying the most appropriate method for each unique case of bullying. It also features a practical framework for recording and evaluating the application of interventions in your unique context, as well as suggestions of dozens of resources that will further develop your understanding of bullying.

Practical, easy to use and focused firmly on solutions, Dr Rigby's Interventions in Cases of Bullying in Schools is your indispensable guide to addressing one of the most vexed issues facing educators today.

Author Biography

Professor Ken Rigby, OAM is a national consultant for schools and is a leading international authority in bullying and victimisation in schools, with more than 100 peer refereed papers and other publications. As a psychologist, parent, academic and former school teacher, he draws upon his longstanding experience in providing practical advice to all those who are concerned about the safety and wellbeing of children in schools. In June of 2020, Ken was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for 'Services to Education and the well-being of young people'.