Words Wound
Delete Cyberbullying and Make Kindness Go Viral
by Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D., and Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D.
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Pub Date Dec 03 2013 | Archive Date Feb 28 2014
Description
Cyberbullying among teens happens every day. Harsh words and damaging photos exchanged through texts, email, or social media can result in humiliation, broken friendships, punishment at school, and even legal prosecution. In some cases, online harassment has contributed to suicide. Faced with this frightening problem, parents, educators, and teens are looking for information and advice. But few cyberbullying resources speak to teens themselves.
Written by experts in cyberbullying prevention and reviewed by teens, this book provides strategies for dealing with teenage bullying happening online—such as saving a screenshot of hostile Facebook posts as evidence—as well as for those who have taken part in bullying others. It also presents ways for teens to make their schools and their communities kinder places that are free from online cruelty. This book gives teens the tools they need to keep themselves and others safe.
Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D., is a professor of criminal justice in the Department of Political
Science at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and co-director of the Cyberbullying Research
Center. He has presented at the White House and has appeared on CNN and NPR and in Time
and The New York Times to discuss issues related to teens’ use and misuse of technology. Dr.
Patchin is the author (with Dr. Hinduja) of Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard, Cyberbullying
Prevention and Response, and School Climate 2.0. He lives in Wisconsin.
Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D., is a professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at
Florida Atlantic University and co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center. He is
recognized internationally for his groundbreaking work on the subjects of cyberbullying and safe
social networking. He works with the U.S. Department of Education and many state departments
of education to improve their policies on preventing and responding to teen technology misuse.
Dr. Hinduja is the author (with Dr. Patchin) of Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard, Cyberbullying
Prevention and Response, and School Climate 2.0. He lives in Florida.
Advance Praise
“Words Wound is the first book that has been specifically
written for teens to help them confront cyberbullying. Whether they are
being targeted, see cyberbullying happening to others, or want to
promote kindness within their schools, this book provides practical and
proven advice on issues teens face every single day. Parents need to buy
this book, read it, and share its wisdom with their children. Working
together, parents and teens can be a solution to the problem of
cyberbullying, and Words Wound can help guide those conversations.”—Dr. Michele Borba, internationally recognized parenting and bullying expert and author of 22 books including Building Moral Intelligence
“It’s
easy to think cyberbullying is out of everyone’s control. This book
will show teens how they can use their power and influence to stem the
tide of cruelty and replace it with a culture of kindness. These authors
know everything there is to know about cyberbullying, and their
strategies are realistic and smart. Read this book!”—Rachel Simmons, author of the New York Times best seller Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls
“In
today’s society, we need to equip our children with the knowledge and
resources they need to combat the underbelly of cyberspace. Not only can
this book be considered your teen's handbook to prevent cyber-cruelty,
it will empower them to be cyber-mentors. Words Wound is the most important book you can purchase today!”—Sue Scheff, author of Google Bomb and Wit’s End: Advice and Resources for Saving Your Out-of-Control Teen
"This
powerful resource teaches students effective social networking skills
and provides educators with insights to help teens manage their online
reputations and lives."—Patrick Mott, teen social media expert
“Words Wound empowers people of all ages to recognize cyberbullying and delete it from social behavior. Words Wound
not only addresses the origins of bullying, but also provides effective
strategies to combat it, proven through research and personal
testimonies from targets of bullying. There couldn’t be a more effective
book when it comes to understanding, identifying, and combatting
bullying in any form.”—Kevin Curwick, creator of @OsseoNiceThings and founder of the “Nice It Forward” movement
Marketing Plan
National media campaign targeting mainstream media covering bullying and cyberbullying, teen blogs, youthworker publications and blogs, school counselor blogs, and parenting publications.
National media campaign targeting mainstream media covering bullying and cyberbullying, teen blogs, youthworker publications and blogs, school counselor blogs, and parenting publications.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781575424514 |
| PRICE | $15.99 (USD) |
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