Settle for No More Bullying, Harassment or Abuse! by Dr. Marsha Luginbuehl

This book is packed with over 100 entertaining cartoons and illustrations, as well as hundreds of strategies and solutions to immediately prevent or stop bullying, harassment and abuse of our students and young adults in a safe, enjoyable way. Hundreds of unsettling statistics will be presented from reputable government agencies and university research studies to alert parents and teachers to the pervasiveness and severity of maltreatment of our students. It is happening everywhere: in the schools, after-school activities, colleges and universities, while dating, and even in our homes. Roughly 70% of students surveyed reported that their biggest concern at school is being bullied because it occurs so frequently and grievously! About 50% of our middle school girls and about 38% of the boys have reported being bullied multiple times at their schools recently. Over 54% of our young women between 15 and 34 years of age have reported being sexually assaulted or raped while at school or dating! The first chapters show parents how to avoid raising either a bully or a victim. There is an "Anti-Bullying and Anti-Victim Questionnaire" for parents to complete to determine if their children are exhibiting some of the signs of becoming a bully or a victim and how to correct it. There are several chapters written for students and young adults that teach them how to avoid being on the bully's radar; how to quickly and safely stop verbal teasing, insults, mean written notes, rumors, ostracism and cyberbullying. There are two chapters for educators about creating a warm, supportive school climate that should reduce all school bullying and prevent most hardcore bullies from assaulting our students or committing a mass shooting. Chapter ten is a crucial chapter that instructs our adolescent girls and young women how to avoid dangerous dating situations or the toxic male who could be controlling and/or abusive. This book is a 'Must Read' for all parents, students and educators!