Books and Articles — Bullying and Youth Violence

Patrick-Murray Administration Unveils Model Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan, by J.C. Considine. MA DOE, August 24, 2010.

Psychological Profile of Teen Cyberbullies, by Rick Nauert. Psych Central, July 06, 2010.  “A new report finds that adolescent victims and perpetrators of electronic bullying appear more likely to report having psychiatric and physical symptoms and problems.&rdquo

Preparing for the New Bullying Law, by Elizabeth Englander. Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center, June 29, 2010.

Online Bullies Pull Schools Into the Fray, by Jan Hoffman. New York Times, June 27, 2010.  “Affronted by cyberspace’s escalation of adolescent viciousness, many parents are looking to schools for justice, protection, even revenge.&rdquo

Eyes on Bullying: What YOU Can Do to Prevent and Stop Bullying at Camp, by Kim Storey. Camping Magazine, May 01, 2010.

School shocked by a suicide drafts tough policy on bullies, by Peter Schworm. Boston Globe, April 28, 2010.  “South Hadley schools have drafted a new antibullying policy that requires all staff members to report “any bullying they see or learn about’’ and pledges to “promptly and reasonably’’ investigate any allegation of harassment.&rdquo

"Egregious" Behavior Sparked Bullying Charges, Says Anti-Bullying Expert, by Bob Oakes. WBUR, April 01, 2010.  “Three teenagers charged in relation to the death of a South Hadley student are scheduled to appear in court next Tuesday. They're among nine teens facing criminal charges in what prosecutors call the "incessant bullying" of 15-year-old Phoebe Prince, who committed suicide in January.&rdquo

Bullying bill OK'd in House, 148 to 0, by David Abel. Boston Globe, March 19, 2010.

Modeling kindness and empathy, by Barbara Coloroso. Boston Globe, March 09, 2010.  “Barbara Coloroso, author of several books on parenting, bullying, and conflict resolution, says parents must model behavior to create kind, empathetic children.&rdquo

Is your child a bully?, by Lylah M. Alphonse. Boston Globe, February 18, 2010.

For Detained Youths, No Mental Health Overseer, by Julie Bosman. New York Times, February 10, 2010.  “The State of New York does not have a single full-time staff psychiatrist charged with overseeing the treatment of the 800 or so young people who are detained in state facilities at any given time. Aspects of the lack of mental health services throughout New York’s juvenile prison system were described last August in a withering report from the federal Department of Justice that examined conditions at four notorious state juvenile prisons. The report criticized the state for failing to properly diagnose juveniles’ mental health problems, administering medication inappropriately and making inadequate treatment plans. Young people are frequently assigned several different diagnoses at the same institution, resulting in confused and ineffective treatment.&rdquo

More Than Academics at Morton Alternative, by Giovanna Brue. New York Times, January 23, 2010.  “A program combining intensive psychotherapy with conventional studies to help troubled teens finish school has reported promising results.&rdquo

The evolution of residential schools, by Phyllis Hanlon. New England Psychologist, October 15, 2009.

How we can end the cycle of bullying, by Claudia Meininger Gold. Boston Globe, September 14, 2009.

The silent majority, by Bella English. Boston Globe, July 18, 2009.  “The anti-bullying forces tried to work with the bullies and the victims. Now they're targeting the bystanders.&rdquo

At Last, Facing Down Bullies (and Their Enablers), by Perri Klass. New York Times, June 08, 2009.  “Doctors, parents, schools, children — everyone has a stake when bullies are involved.&rdquo

Bullied Children Develop Psychotic Symptoms, by Jennifer Warner. WebMD Health News, May 04, 2009.

Constantly bullied, he ends his life at age 11, by Milton Valencia. Boston Globe, April 20, 2009.

Stopping bullying in school, by Michael Jellinek, M.D. The Newton Tab, February 10, 2009.

Parenting Primer: Bullying is not just about lunch money, by Michael Jellinek, M.D. The Newton Tab, January 13, 2009.

In Defense of Teasing, by Dacher Keltner. The New York Times Magazine, December 05, 2008.

The Brain of a Bully, by Tara Parker-Pope. The New York Times, November 12, 2008.  “New brain scan research suggests that bullies respond to images of violence differently than less aggressive youths.&rdquo

Parents Often Unaware of Cyber-Bullying, by Tara Parker-Pope. The New York Times, October 03, 2008.  “Bullying on the Internet and in text messages is common, but teens often are afraid to report the problem to parents.&rdquo

With Bullying, Suicide Risk for Victims and Tormentors, by Tara Parker-Pope. The New York Times, July 18, 2008.  “ A sweeping review finds higher suicide risks for both bullies and their victims.&rdquo

Fighting the Web Bullying That Led to a Suicide, by Associated Press. The New York Times, June 01, 2008.  “The mother of a 13-year-old who committed suicide as a result of Internet bullying has dedicated herself to raising awareness of the issue and helping victims.&rdquo

More Teens Victimized by Cyber-Bullies, by Tara Parker-Pope. The New York Times, November 27, 2007.  “Digital harassment from school bullies is a growing problem for teens.&rdquo

New Ways to be Mean: What You Need to Know About Kids, Cyberbullying and How to Stop It, by Susan Flynn. Boston Parents Paper, 2010.