Bullying Interventions in Schools - Six Basic Approaches

Outlines the existing methods used to address bullying in school, describing when and how each method can be best applied.

• Addresses the six major methods of bullying intervention
• Critically explores the rationale, strengths, and limitations of each intervention
• Evaluates efficacy and applicability of each intervention for different bullying situations encountered in the school setting

Ken Rigby is an Adjunct Professor at the University of South Australia. He is a leading international researcher in the area of bullying in schools, having published five books on the subject and numerous peer-reviewed journal articles. He has ten years' experience as a school teacher, has been an educational consultant for departments of education and schools, and a speaker at conferences and workshops on school bullying around the world. His wide-ranging experience has enabled him to make many significant contributions to the problem of reducing bullying in schools.