I. Introduction
II. History Of Bullying
III. What Is Bullying?
1. Evolution of the Definition of Bullying
2. Models And Theories Of Bullying
3. Bullying: Outcome of Differences Between Individuals
4. Bullying as a Developmental Process
5. Bullying as a Socio-cultural Phenomenon
6. Bullying as a Response to Peer Pressure
7. Bullying from the Perspective of Restorative Justice
8. Forms of Bullying
IV. Gender And Bullying
1. Gender Differences and Cyberbullying
V. Cyberbullying
VI. Bullying: A Significant Issue
VII. Prevalence Of Bullying
VIII. Predicting Bullying And Violent Behavior
1. Characteristics of Bullies
IX. Recognizing The Signs of Victimization
X. Risk Factors And Vulnerable Populations
1. Family Factors
2. Personality Factors
3. School Factors
4. Individual Risk Factors
5. Peer Group Risk Factors
6. School Risk Factors
7. Family Risk Factors
8. Community Risk Factors
9. Societal Risk Factors
10. Special Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
11. Disability Type and Severity
12. Disability Characteristics
13. Sexual Minority Youth
XI. Negative Impact Of Bullying
1. Sexual Minority Youth
XII.School Programs and Responsibilities
1. Basic Principles for Prevention and Intervention
2. Dealing with Bullying Incidents
XIII. Steps To A Successful School-wide Program
XIV. School Nurse Responsibilities
XV. Assessing and Identifying Bullying
XVI. Intervention and Prevention Programs
1. Immediate Response Plan
2. Building a Schoolwide Foundation
3. Early Interventions
4. Individual Interventions
5. Targeted Interventions
6. Individual Interventions in Chronic or Extreme Bullying Cases
XVII. Peer Mentoring and Peer Mediation
1. Peer Mentoring
2. Establishing a Peer Mentoring Program
3. Peer Mediation
XVIII. Summary