What Do I Do When Teenagers Encounter Bullying and Violence?

by Dr. Steven Gerali

• ISBN13: 9780310291947
• ISBN10: 0310291941
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-09-18
• Publisher: Zondervan

Summary

In What Do I Do When Teenagers Encounter Bullying and Violence? you’ll explore bullying, violence, and aggression from the perspective of the victim and the aggressor, how theology informs the issue, and what practical actions you can take to help stop the violence and heal the pain. You’ll also find additional resources to take the help further.

Author Biography

Dr. Steven Gerali is a speaker, professor, and counselor who is recognized around the world as an expert in the field of adolescence and youth ministry. He's the author of Teenage Guys and two books for students. Before a becoming a professor of youth ministry Steve served for more than 25 years as pastor of student ministries in churches in Arizona and Illinois. The father of two grown daughter, Steve currently lives in southern California with his wife, Jan.

Table of Contents

Introduction 5
Understanding Bullying, Violence, And Aggression	p. 11
Definition and Scope
Byllying
Violence and Aggression
Various Faces of Bullying, Violence, and Aggression
Faces of Bullying
Faces of Violence
Faces of Aggression
Factors That Play into Teenage Bullying, Violence, and Aggression
Gender Differences in Bullying and Violence
Teenage Guys and Bullying, Violence, and Aggression
Teenage Girls and Bullying, Violence, and Aggression
Developmental Ties to Bullying and Violence
Profiles
Aggressors
Victims
Gangs
Myths about Bullying
Understanding How Theology Informs The Issues of Bullying, Violence, And Aggression	p. 81
Theology of Violence
Justice of God
New Commandments
Gossip
Identity in Christ
Questions That Demand Theological Consideration
Why Are People So Cruel?
Why Does God Allow Suffering
Scripture Passages to Consider
Practical Action To Take When Bullying, Violence, And Aggression Hit A Youth Ministry	p. 87
Duty to Warn
Prevention Strategies for Bullying
Preventative Program: The Youth Ministry's Responsibility
Identifying if Teenagers Are Being Bullied in the Youth Group
Empowering in Bullied Teenager
Transforming the Bully
Helping Disordered Teenagers
What If a Student Brings a Weapon to Youth Group?
What if You Receive a Bomb Threat?
Keeping Students Gang-Free
Protecting Your Students in Cyberspace
Resources On Teenage Bullying, Violence, And Aggression	p. 109
Agencies
Online Resources
Books and Printed Materials
Notes	p. 113
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