Reviews
" The 6Rs of Bullying Prevention . . . utilizes the strongest pieces of best practices and current research for ways to stop bullying. The 6Rs are not a program, but a comprehensive process for reducing bullying from the inside out, involving the entire school community. Michele Borba offers realistic, research-based strategies and advice. Exceptionally well written, organized, and presented, The 6Rs of Bullying Prevention is . . . an invaluable and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, community, college, and university library reference collections."--Midwest Book Review , "An important addition to any educator's toolbox for breaking the cycle of bullying violence and creating a more deeply caring school environment."--Barbara Coloroso, educator and author of The Bully, the Bullied, and the Not-So-Innocent Bystander, "Dr. Michele Borba's contributions to the field are always practical, relatable, and powerful. Her newest book is no exception and provides a valuable step-by-step guide to help school communities reduce peer harassment and hate from the inside out through policy and programming."--Dr. Sameer Hinduja, codirector of Cyberbullying Research Center and professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Florida Atlantic University, "Dr. Borba compiles and succinctly summarizes the weight of available evidence about what works to prevent bullying at school. Building safe and bully-free schools is not easy and there are no shortcuts. It takes coordination and collaboration by all concerned community stakeholders. This book offers a potent and pragmatic roadmap to help schools achieve that goal."--Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D., codirector, Cyberbullying Research Center , "Michele Borba presents key evidence-based practices that have been shown to reduce the impact of bullying, giving educators practical and tested strategies that will assist their schools or districts to strengthen an existing program or build a new one."-- School Administrator magazine, "This book provides real results for bullying prevention, awareness, and education and will make a difference not only in the lives of children, but in our communities. Dr. Borba's expertise in bullying is second to no one: she is a leader in her field and this book will change lives."--Sue Scheff, Internet safety expert and author of Shame Nation: Preventing, Surviving & Overcoming Digital Disasters, "Dr. Michele Borba's contributions to the field are always practical, relatable, and powerful. Her newest book is no exception and provides a valuable step-by-step guide to help school communities reduce peer harassment and hate from the inside out through policy and programming."--Dr. Sameer Hinduja, codirector of Cyberbullying Research Center and professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Florida Atlantic University , " The 6Rs of Bullying Prevention . . . utilizes the strongest pieces of best practices and current research for ways to stop bullying. The 6Rs are not a program, but a comprehensive process for reducing bullying from the inside out, involving the entire school community. Michele Borba offers realistic, research-based strategies and advice. Exceptionally well written, organized, and presented, The 6Rs of Bullying Prevention is . . . an invaluable and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, community, college, and university library reference collections."--Midwest Book Review, "This book provides real results for bullying prevention, awareness, and education and will make a difference not only in the lives of children, but in our communities. Dr. Borba's expertise in bullying is second to no one: she is a leader in her field and this book will change lives."--Sue Scheff, Internet safety expert and author of Shame Nation: Preventing, Surviving & Overcoming Digital Disasters , "An important addition to any educator's toolbox for breaking the cycle of bullying violence and creating a more deeply caring school environment."--Barbara Coloroso, educator and author of The Bully, the Bullied, and the Not-So-Innocent Bystander , "Dr. Borba compiles and succinctly summarizes the weight of available evidence about what works to prevent bullying at school. Building safe and bully-free schools is not easy and there are no shortcuts. It takes coordination and collaboration by all concerned community stakeholders. This book offers a potent and pragmatic roadmap to help schools achieve that goal."--Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D., codirector, Cyberbullying Research Center