Handbook of School Violence, Bullying and Safety

‘This impressive book, authored by international and interdisciplinary experts, represents a significant contribution to the field of violence and bullying research in schools and cyberspace. It offers valuable cross-national perspectives and up-to-date information on the factors that are associated with violence and bullying in these contexts, as well as their underlying mechanisms. Additionally, the book proposes new directions for interventions and policies aimed at addressing these issues. It is a must-read for anyone interested in delving into the study of school violence and bullying, and in promoting their prevention and policy.’ – Ji-Kang Chen, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong‘This timely book will significantly advance our understanding of school violence, bullying, and school safety! The scope of this Handbook from leading international scholars is unmatched and fills a void in our literature. This comprehensive work will be a key resource for doctoral students, researchers, practitioners, and school leaders.’ – Jamie M. Ostrov, University at Buffalo, US‘The Handbook of School Violence, Bullying, and Safety presents a comprehensive exploration of one of the most pressing issues in education today. With contributions from esteemed experts worldwide, this Handbook is an invaluable resource for educators, policymakers, and anyone committed to creating safer and more inclusive learning environments. A must-read for anyone invested in the well-being of children.’ – Frida Warg, World Anti-Bullying Forum‘A fantastic read that addresses what we all need to engage in to fulfil our global promise to children, that violence against children, including bullying, should cease by 2030 in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals and children’s rights. With excellent examples from around the world illustrating how bullying and violence are a shared global issue requiring international cooperation and learning, I am truly excited about the potential impact of this handbook. Most of all, I love all the concrete and innovative solutions for prevention and intervention that conclude the Handbook. We already know so much; together, I believe it’s entirely possible to halve bullying globally, if only we collaborate. The urgency is evident.’ – Magnus Loftsson, World Anti-Bullying Forum‘The Handbook of School Violence, Bullying, and Safety is a world-class compendium of actionable research insights and strategies for scholars and practitioners alike, providing a compelling picture of the cultural and contextual aspects of the problems at hand. This knowledge is shared across 40 unique chapters that provide theoretically-sound and empirically supported findings and implications.’ – Sameer Hinduja, Florida Atlantic University, US

Edited by Jun Sung Hong, Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Wayne State University, USA and Visiting Professor, Department of Social Welfare, Ewha Womans University, South Korea, Heng Choon (Oliver) Chan, Department of Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology, School of Social Policy, University of Birmingham, UK, Annis Lai Chu FUNG, Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, China and Jungup Lee, Department of Social Work, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore, Singapore.