Cyberbullying: What Counselors Need to Know

This informative book offers complete, up-to-date coverage of the growing problem of cyberbullying. Written for counselors, teachers, school leaders, and other professionals who work with children and teens, Cyberbullying addresses the real-life dangers students face on the Internet, including offensive, confrontational, and harassing messages; the disclosure of inappropriate personal information; intimidation; social exclusion; and cyberstalking. In a reader-friendly style, Dr. Bauman discusses the tools, strategies, and resources necessary to provide quality services to clients and students involved in, or concerned about, cyberbullying.

Benefits and Features

-Discussion of the different types of cyberbullying and cyberbullying environments

-Overview of prominent theories of aggressive behavior

-Examination of the developmental differences in cyberbullying and victimization across the life span

- Practical tips to identify and follow cyberfootprints

-Proactive responses to cyberbullying

-Effective, nonpunitive strategies for responding to cyberbullying

-Useful information on current technology and popular websites

-Guidance on the role of counselors in prevention, intervention, and advocacy

-Chapter on adult cyberbullying

-List of helpful websites, books, and media

-Appendix with review of the latest cyberbullying research