WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT THE BOOK:
An Excellent Resource
By always-an-ally
While bullying has come to the forefront of media attention just within the past year, Bennett's attention to the subject provides a far deeper and definitely empathetic view. This isn't just a scholarly topic or specialty but obviously a passion for change. The view moves beyond the scope provided by many professionals and is an important tool in pursuing an anti-bullying strategy as well as recovery for victims.
Understanding Peer Abuse
By Annie
Elizabeth Bennett has a M.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling Services. She's worked in the area of peer abuse awareness and prevention since 1995. In her book, "Peer Abuse kNOW More! Bullying from a Psychological Perspective," Elizabeth provides professional as well as a personal tack on this issue. She helps parents, educators, HR personnel, and youth service providers understand the often complex dynamics at play in school and workplace peer abuse. This is a comprehensive examination of a social problem which we have all (on some level) had a hand in allowing to persist. Likewise, with empowering words from Ms. Bennett, we also have the power to call out peer abuse and stop it.
Important Read About Anti-bullying
By Paulette Mahurin
Perspective is a very important read for anyone who has ever been bullied, who has bullied another, or is connected with this phenomenon directly or indirectly. Bennett covers the bullying cycle in great detail from types of bullying, to the impact, then onto interventions.This book could be considered a life-saver for those victimized by bullying. Bennett not only deals with it as a childhood problem but takes it into adulthood and brings home how the scars, the wounds, unhealed years later continue to impact quality of life. Where this excels is in her intervention and examples, which show how with knowledge and understanding, plus gaining some beneficial tools one can take back there life. Bennett gives excellent situational analysis to bring home her points, and it is through the telling of her own story, her life situation with abuse, and how she rose above it that this story shines, for in her own example is the most important element of the entire read: there is hope, for regaining and living a life free of depression, PTSD reactions, and the ill effects caused by the traumatic experiences incurred through bullying.
Peer Abuse Know More: Bullying From a Psychological Perspective
By Marijana Mover
This book is an excellent primer on the varied types of bullying/peer abuse. It speaks to the long term effects on the victims and empathizes with what they endure. It speaks to the abusers, who are usually in denial over their behavior, and spells out clearly that if you are targeting someone in one of these many ways, you are guilty of abuse.
Ms. Bennett shares sad stories of abuse of varying degrees. She tells us of families who have suffered and have had the strength to use their experience to help others.
Bullying/Peer Abuse is an issue whose time has come. Recent events in the news are the tip of the iceberg of this epidemic. Ms. Bennet's book should be required reading for all educators and probably all children of middle school age. It is step one to gaining the knowledge and ending the abhorent terrorizing of our children that takes place in our neighborhoods and schools. This affliction is widespread and does not limit itself based on socioeconomic status.
Ms. Bennett's bio tells us of her ongoing work to support victims and families. Her experience in this area is a bonus as it helps her to provide the keen insight evident in this book. Thanks to Ms. Bennett for this book.
Groundbreaking
This is unlike any other book I've ever read on bullying before. It really sheds light on the bullying epidemic and explores effects on both the bullies and the targets in a way that is long overdue. The author makes no excuses for the bullying epidemic. She is very honest with her treatment of the subject and tells it like it is! I would recommend it for parents of bullied children as well as for adults who either still have scars from being bullied as children or have been bullied in the workplace as adults.