Child and Adolescent Wellbeing and Violence Prevention in Sch... - 9781138104785

Taylor & Francis

Child and Adolescent Wellbeing and Violence Prevention in SchoolsAuthor(s): Phillip T. Slee, Grace Skrzypiec, Carmel Cefai\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138104785, 978-1138104785\nSynopsis\nThis invaluable book offers a comprehensive guide for educators in understanding and promoting wellbeing and violence prevention initiatives in schools and communities. Ittranslates research and theory into practice with a strong evidence-based application. \n\nThe book is presented in five thematic sections, namely: culture and wellbeing; young females and wellbeing; bullying; cyberbullying and student violence; interventions to promote wellbeing; and interventions to promote violence prevention. An introductory chapter provides an overview of the field and a commentary chapter draws the five themes together. \n\nWritten by experienced researchers and educators, each of the 21 chapters provides practical information and r.