Justin Patchin - Words Wound. Delete Cyberbullying and Make Kindness Go Viral

Its easy to think cyberbullying is out of everyones 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

There couldnt be a more effective book when it comes to understanding, identifying, and combating bullying in any form.

Kevin Curwick, creator of @OsseoNiceThings and founder of the Nice It Forward movement

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.

Dr. Michele Borba, bullying expert and author of 22 books including Building Moral Intelligence

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 is the most important book you can purchase today!

Sue Scheff, author of Google Bomb and Wits End

Copyright 2014 by Justin W. Patchin and Sameer Hinduja

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Patchin, Justin W., 1977

Words wound : delete cyberbullying and make kindness go viral / by Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D., and Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D.

pages cm

Includes index.

Summary: Two expert researchers on bullying prevention speak directly to teens about how they can end cyberbullying. It provides them with numerous peer anecdotes and strategies they can use to help create kinder schools and communities Provided by publisher.

Audience: Age 13 plus.

ISBN-13: 978-1-57542-451-4 (pbk.)

ISBN-10: 1-57542-451-7 (pbk.)

1. CyberbullyingPreventionJuvenile literature. 2. BullyingPreventionJuvenile literature. 3.

Computer crimesJuvenile literature. 4. Internet and teenagersJuvenile literature. I. Hinduja,

Sameer, 1978- II. Title.

HV6773.15.C92P38 2013

302.34302854678dc232013035968

eBook ISBN: 978-1-57542-602-0

Free Spirit Publishing does not have control over or assume responsibility for author or third-party websites and their content. At the time of this books publication, all facts and figures cited within are the most current available. All telephone numbers, addresses, and website URLs are accurate and active; all publications, organizations, websites, and other resources exist as described in this book; and all have been verified as of October 2013. If you find an error or believe that a resource listed here is not as described, please contact Free Spirit Publishing. Parents, teachers, and other adults: We strongly urge you to monitor childrens use of the Internet.

Reading Level High SchoolAdult; Interest Level Ages 13 & up;

Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level Z+

Edited by Alison Behnke

Cover and interior design by Tasha Kenyon

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This book is dedicated to teensto the ones who shared their stories with us for this book and the ones whose stories have yet to be told. We believe in your abilities to make the world a better, kinder place, and we hope Words Wound helps you in this pursuit.

Justin and Sameer