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Resources for loan March 2010 Asserting yourself: a practical guide for positive change by Sharon Anthony Bower and Gordon H. Bower. Cambridge, Mass: Da Capo, 2004. 158.2 BOW Case studies and exercises focus on self-esteem, stress, and the use of “assertive scripts” for a variety of situations.

The assertiveness handbook by Mary Hartley. London: Sheldon Press, 2005. 158.2 HAR “Using case studies, self assessment material, exercises and practical tips, this down-to-earth book helps you gain increased confidence and self-esteem at work.” – Publisher description.

Breaking the silence: overcoming the problem of principal mistreatment of teachers by Jo and Joseph Blase. Thousand Oaks, Calif: Corwin Press, 2003. 371.58 BLA Provides the tools necessary to identify destructive behaviour and raises awareness of this phenomenon.

Key features include: Real-life examples and testimonials; Detailed description of the effects on schools and teachers, professionally and personally; and Solutions for overcoming this problem, including six survival skills, "Bullyproofing," and "Bullybusting," – Publisher website. The bully at work: what you can do to stop the hurt and reclaim your dignity on the job by Gary Namie and Ruth Namie. 2nd ed. Naperville, Ill: Sourcebooks, 2009. 658.3 NAM

The authors, the founders of the Workplace Bullying Institute (see link on the back page of this guide), outline key strategies such as how to identify allies, how to build confidence, how to stand up to bullies, and when to walk away with dignity.

Bullying: from backyard to boardroom edited by Paul McCarthy et al. 2nd ed. Leichhardt: Federation Press, 2001. 371.58 BUL This book defines behaviours which constitute bullying in the workplace. However, it moves beyond definitions to explain the dynamics of this phenomenon and explores policies and management strategies to address the problem. It encompasses attempts to quantify bullying in the workplace and identifies moves and means to counter it.

Bullying: making the employer manage the risks; what works and what doesn't by Joan Lemaire. Surry Hills, NSW: NSW Teachers Federation, 2009. 658.3 LEM This Eric Pearson study report by Joan Lemaire explores strategies regarding bullying that have been

adopted in both Ireland and the UK by government, health and safety authorities, teacher unions and other unions. Joan Lemaire is Senior Vice President of the NSW Teachers Federation. Bullying in the workplace: an occupational hazard by Helene Richards and Sheila Freeman. Sydney: HarperCollins, 2002. 371.58 RIC Practical, comprehensive and easy to read. Focuses on types of bullying, effects of bullying, the rights of employees and employers, conflict resolution, legal options and survival strategies. Cyber bullying: protecting kids and adults from online bullies by Samuel C. McQuade III, James P. Colt, Nancy B.B. Meyer. Westport, Conn: Praeger Publishers, 2009. 364.15 MCQ “This book provides…a thoroughly developed, well-researched analysis of cyber bullying - what it is, how it is carried out, who is affected, and what can and should be done to prevent and control its occurrence in society. Case studies are used throughout.” – Publisher website.

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2 Dignity at work: eliminate bullying and create a positive working environment by Pauline Rennie Peyton. New York: Routledge, 2003. 658.3 PEY Outlines a fast track to dealing effectively with bullying behaviour. Designed for professionals who are trying to obliterate this highly undesirable behaviour.

Fear is power by Anthony Gunn. Prahran, Vic: Hardie Grant Books, 2006. 658.3 GUN This book uncovers ten ideas to help use feelings of fear for a positive outcome. Chapter 6 focuses on dealing with bullying.

Investigation of staff bullying in Australian schools by Dan Riley, Deirdre J. Duncan and John Edwards. Australian Catholic University and University of New England, 2009. 371.58 RIL “The research is focused on answering the following questions. Does bullying of staff occur? Who are the bullies and who are the targets? Who are the persistent bullies?...Are there gender differences in the incidence, form and effects of bullying? What strategies diminish the practice of bullying?” – Back cover. Managing workplace bullying: how to identify, respond to and manage bullying behavior in the workplace by Aryanne Oade. Basingstoke, UK: Palgrave Macmillan, 2009. 658.31 OAD “This is a comprehensive, practical and engaging book designed to help readers to recognise bullying behaviour at work and identify and select inter-personal strategies for handling bullying behaviour.” – Publisher website.

New perspectives on bullying by Ken Rigby. London: Jessica Kingsley, 2002. 649 RIG Looks at bullying behaviour in a range of settings, including schools, workplaces, the home, prisons and sporting arenas. Alternative views on bullying are examined and suggestions as to how bullying can be reduced are provided. Occupational health and safety kit for teachers: advice and information on workers compensation and occupational health and safety prepared for NSWTF by Bob Lipscombe. Sydney: NSWTF, 2002. 363.11 NEW Includes Workplace bullying fact sheet, page 61. A 2nd edition on CD-ROM, published 2004, is also held by the library. Bob Lipscombe is President of the NSW Teachers Federation. Pow to wow: beating the workplace bully by Kathryn Feeley. Weston Creek, ACT: MacArthur & Campbell, 2005. 658.3 FEE Workplace bullying is a serious violation of human rights. This book outlines the processes which can protect individuals from bullying and make the road to compensation less stressful. Preventing and dealing with workplace bullying: a guide for employers and employees . Gosford, NSW: WorkCover NSW, 2008. 658.3 WOR This booklet provides information for those being bullied. It describes workplace bullying, outlines employer and employee responsibilities, and provides information on what to do and who can help when bullying occurs. Stop pushing me around! a workplace guide for the timid, shy, and less assertive by Ilise Benun. Franklin Lakes, NJ: Career Press, 2006. 650.1 BEN Includes strategies for dealing with workplace bullying.

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3 When you work for a bully: assessing your options and taking action by Susan Futterman. Montvale, NJ: Croce Publishing Group, 2004. 658.3 FUT "Provides instructions for leaving an abusive situation in the workplace in a dignified way and moving on in a manner that is financially practical." – Back cover.

Working with monsters: how to identify and protect yourself from the workplace psychopath by John Clarke. Milsons Point: Random House Australia, 2005. 658.3 CLA “White-collar psychopaths exist in a variety of workplaces. They are individuals who manipulate their way through our life and leave an indelible mark on both their victims and

society…What motivates these individuals? How can you protect yourself from these ‘monsters’ who hide behind a veneer of respectability?” – Back cover. Workplace bullying: a costly business secret by Andrea W. Needham. Auckland: Penguin, 2003. 658.314 NEE “You can call it corporate abuse, or mobbing, or workplace bullying, but the result is the same – staff who become demoralised and lose confidence, staff who leave.” – Back cover. Workplace bullying project compiled by Deborah Greenhill and Susan Benham (Anna Stewart Officers, NSWTF, Term 4, 2006). 658.3 WOR Includes: NSWTF Annual Conference 2006 decision; survey findings; DET policy; what you can do about bullying.

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Websites

Beatbullying: shaping attitudes, changing behaviour s is the leading bullying prevention charity in the UK. The site contains resources and links http://www.beatbullying.org

Beyond Bullying provides training, resources and other services on workplace bullying for organisations and employees http://www.beyondbullying.com.au

Bully Blocking contains extensive definitions of workplace and school bullying, as well as advice on the general subject of resilience. As Bully Blocking is a commercial business, users have to buy the more detailed solutions

http://www.bullying.com.au

Bullying at work Workers Health Centre fact sheet no. 27, 2005 http://www.workershealth.com.au/facts027.html

Bullying UK offers advice to teachers, pupils, schools and parents on countering bullying. Bullying UK was founded in 1999 by journalist Liz Carnell and her son John, as a direct result of their experience of dealing with school bullying, which included taking successful legal action against an education authority. Contains a section

for adults called Bullying at work http://www.bullying.co.uk

Caslon Analytics bullying and cyber-bullying considers bullying, in particular cyber-bullying http://www.caslon.com.au/cyberbullyingnote.htm

Cyberbullying Research Center aims to identify the causes and consequences of online harassment http://www.cyberbullying.us/

Wellbeing at Work from teachers.tv uses re-enactments of real-life situations and a panel of experts who talk about the scenario and offer guidance and advice for teachers in similar circumstances in this four video series

http://www.teachers.tv/series/wellbeing-at-work

Unionsafe provides a series of bullying factsheets http://unionsafe.labor.net.au/safety_reps/index_10.html

Workplace Bullying 101: When Teachers & Administrat ors Become Targets or Bullies a fact sheet from the Canadian Teachers Federation http://www.ctf-fce.ca/publications/health_learning/Issue3_Article3_EN.pdf

Workplace Bullying Institute is a US organisation that aims to raise awareness of and a public dialogue around workplace bullying. The Institute also aims to apply research to solutions for individuals, unions,

employers and public policy makers http://www.bullyinginstitute.org

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