If you've ever been there, you've never forgotten how it feels. It's being undersized or oversized or less than beautiful. It's knowing you are vulnerable and that someone is ready to take advantage of your weakness. It's the fraternity you never wanted to join-the fellowship of the wounded spirit. And Frank Peretti is a member, too. In this powerful book, Frank Peretti shares his deeply personal story of growing up different, and the persecution he suffered because of it. And from this reservoir of memories he urges: those being abused to speak up and seek help those in authority to take notice- and action the "strong" kids to stand up and protect the weak- not prey upon them all of us to stop thinking of abuse as "normal" or as "kids being kids" This groundbreaking work shows how we all - bullies and victims alike - can find both healing and forgiveness from the anguish and torment associated with the growing epidemic of bullying.

The term bullying is used a lot these days. What does bullying actually mean? How do you know if it's happening to you? And if you are being bullied, what can you do about it? That's exactly what "The No More Bullying Book for Kids" is all about. Being bullied hurts and it's easy to feel as though you don't have any power, which can be scary and lonely. But you'r not powerless, and you're definitely not alone. Here you'll find the information you need to know about bullying as well as tips and tricks for dealing with specific situations whe you or someone you know is being bullied. -- page [4] of cover.

"No More Bullies in our School" tells how a young boy and his best friend gave the children in their school, who were being bullied, the courage to stand up to the bully by joining together against him without becoming bullies themselves. This book is dedicated to children who have faced or will face bullying with the hope that all those around them will come forward to take a stand and help change bullies into nurturing buddies.

Did you think that only people could be bullied? The insightful book Bully Me No More explains to young readers how insects, animals and, of course, people are bullied every day. How is it that animals and bugs can be bullied? Find out in this creative and entertaining story that may also solve bullying problems along the way. Author Marvin Mitchell wrote this book after his eight-year-old son was bullied at school.

"The author strikes a great balance between text, action ideas, and survey questions. With each chapter comes the opportunity to examine one′s school and apply the information to improve an existing situation." —Kim E. Vogel, Principal Parkdale Elementary School, OR "This text offers great activities for addressing bullying and changing school culture. I will use this resource repeatedly with respect to Safe and Supportive Schools and Positive Climates for Learning." —Chris Sarellas, Principal Vaughan Secondary School, Ontario, Canada Team-focused strategies for bully-proofing your school One of the greatest challenges educators face in addressing bullying is recognizing when it′s right in front of them. From identifying unsupervised campus "hot spots" to intervening appropriately in the moment, this practical how-to guide will equip your staff members to stand up instead of stand by. Shona Anderson′s seven-step framework arms educators with: A 10-question "pulse check"to determine areas of school culture that need strengthening Tangible actions for each stage of the decision-making cycle Activities that prompt staff members to observe, collaborate, act, and evaluate School leaders are empowered to maintain safe schools. It is a team effort and this unique guidebook shows how to educate all staff members to transform your school′s culture from passive to proactive.

From school bullying in the cafeteria to cyberbullying after school, the statistics on bullying are staggering. This practical, quick-reference book shows how to spot, prevent, and respond to all forms of bullying. It covers everything from the root causes of bullying to the realistic ways to stop it. Perfect for teens, teachers, church leaders, youth workers, pastors, and parents. Get a close-up look at the common characteristics of the bully, the bystander, and the victim—and discover practical ways to help each of them stop the cycle of bullying and find a new identity. Receive incredible insight and biblical wisdom from Christian Counselor June Hunt on how to: • Identify the common causes and signs of bullying • Restore the self-esteem of a bullied child or teen • Respond when your child is being bullied • Safely stand up and stick up for a person being bullied Find out what you need to know about bullying and how to take action against it with this quick-reference guide. It includes— • Definition Section on Bullying—What is Bullying? • Characteristics and Causes Section: The Bully, The Bullied, and The Bystander • Steps to Solution Section: How to Stop Bullying •How to Stop Bullying: 3 Biblical Steps to Prevent Bullying •Learn How to Spot 4 Common Signs of Bullying "The bully seeks power to 'lord it over' others. But the only true Lord, the creator of the Golden Rule, wisely said, 'Do to others what you would have them do to you' (Matthew 7:12)." — June Hunt

Ben is very big, and he can be quite a bully. When not a bully, Ben is actually very nice; he can be a friend--making everyone around him friendly in return (and very relieved).