Bullying in schools affects a high percentage of students with special needs. This ready-to-use guidebook gives K - 12 educators, administrators, and school counsellors the research-based interventions they need to stop bullying in its tracks, and to prevent it before it starts.

Using a simple framework of 3 Rs (Recognize, Respond, and Report), you'll master the core components of preventing and addressng bullying and disability-based harassment at the district level, classroom level, and individual level. Practical, proven strategies and tools blend with heartfelt, real-world advice from students who've experienced bullying themselves. An easy fit with your existing initiatives, whether you use PBIS or a commercial anti-bullying program, this essential resource will help you create a safe and secure learning environment for all students to reach their full potential.

This book will help you: distinguish bullying from normal childhood conflicts; develop effective anti-bullying interventions for victims, bystanders, and students who exhibit bullying behaviours; weave social-emotional learning into your existing curriculum; understand how teachers and staff may unwittingly contribute to a culture of bullying, and how to stop it; and more.