Bullying and youth violence / edited by Justin Healey.

Includes index. Chapter 1. Bullying at School: Bullying at school; Addressing bullying behaviour: it's our responsibility; Bullying hits most students, but few bother to speak out; Bullying: the view from the classroom; Bullying; Banding together to beat bullying; What can you do about bullying?; Bullying - true or false; Blighted lives; Gay hate starts early, out of earshot of adults; Bullying: information for parents; A vital alliance in matters of the heart; Ducking the blows in a bully's paradise; Hectored and unprotected. -- Chapter 2. Violence and Young People: Violence; Young often see mothers bashed; When daddy hits mummy; Date violence: a third of girls are victims; Teenagers expect sexism and violence in romance; Teen violence survey is a wake-up call; Violence homes in on infants; Sound of one hand slapping; Boys struggle with men's lack of status; Loss of loved one may trigger child violence; Turn off the TV to pacify your little bully; Violence of the lambs; Nag the kids - but timing is everything; Shoot to thrill Recent coverage of school bullying in the media has provoked a strong reaction from the community. How is bullying defined, why do boys and girls bully, and what are the effects on the victims and on perpetrators? Whose responsibility is it to address bullying behaviour? Secondary students.