Books | Bullying Research and Victim Empowerment (BRAVE) Lab

One of the primary objectives of the BRAVE Lab is to help educate youth and adults on the effects of bullying, as well as promote strategies to help empower youth to stand up to bullying and to promote kindness and bravery. The following book lists include a diverse array of fiction and non-fiction works on the topic of bullying. Each list is unique and provides resources based on developmental level. It is our hope that these books become a part of your reading library to help empower everyone to end bullying.

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Additional Books

The following textbooks may be useful for professionals working with children who may be experiencing bullying in schools.

Espelage, D. L. & Swearer, S. M. (Eds.). (2011). Bullying in North American schools: A social-ecological perspective on prevention and intervention, 2nd edition. New York, NY: Routledge.

Jimerson, S. R., Swearer, S. M., & Espelage, D. L., (Eds.). (2010). Handbook of Bullying in Schools: An International Perspective. New York, NY: Routledge.

Swearer, S. M., Espelage, D. L., & Napolitano, S. A. (2009). Bullying prevention and intervention: Realistic strategies for schools. New York, NY: Guilford Press.

Additional Books

Educational Psychology