This book is packed with over 100 powerful cartoons and illustrations, as well as hundreds of strategies and solutions to immediately prevent or stop bullying, harassment and dating abuse of our students and young adults in a safe, non-confrontational way. Many unsettling statistics will be presented from reputable government agencies (CDC, NEA, DOJ, etc.) and university research studies to alert parents and teachers to the pervasiveness and severity of maltreatment of our students. It is happening everywhere: in the schools at all grade levels (both private and public), after-school activities, colleges and universities, while dating, and even in our homes (cyberbullying). Roughly 70% of students surveyed reported that their biggest concern at school is being bullied because it occurs so frequently and grievously! About 50% of our middle school girls and about 38% of the boys have reported being bullied multiple times at their schools recently. Over 54% of our young women between 15 and 34 years of age have reported being sexually assaulted or raped while at school or dating!

There is an unreported Civil War being waged among our youth, and most parents and educators are oblivious to how impairing and devastating it is for a majority of our youth. Until now! This book will not only alert all adults to the alarming statistics that show the majority of students will be bullied, assaulted or abused sometime during their youth or young adulthood, but also teach parents, students and teachers how to prevent or stop these problems quickly and successfully.

The first chapters show parents how to avoid raising either a bully or a victim: it all begins at home! There is an Anti-Bullying and Anti-Victim Questionnaire for parents to complete to determine if their children are exhibiting some of the signs of becoming a bully or a victim and how to correct it. There are several chapters written for students and young adults that teach them how to avoid being on the bully's radar; how to quickly and safely stop verbal teasing and insults, mean written notes, rumors, ostracism and cyberbullying. There are two chapters for educators about creating a warm, supportive school climate that should prevent most hardcore bullies from assaulting our students or committing a mass shooting. Chapter ten is a crucial chapter that instructs our adolescent girls and young women how to avoid dangerous dating situations or the toxic male who could be controlling and/or abusive. This chapter also provides a Happy Relationship Questionnaire for dating couples to take to determine if their dating partner is a good choice for long-term happiness or a toxic person who could become controlling or abusive. The final chapter is designed to motivate everyone, including parents, students, educators, the media and politicians to unite to stamp out most bullying and abuse that is occurring far above epidemic levels in the USA.

Although this is a daunting topic, it is addressed in a very inspiring, easy solution-based approach using illustrations to deliver a poignant message of hope and success for all youth, provided that they learn the strategies and skills to halt bullies in their tracks in a safe, uplifting manner. The well-known illustrator, Val Chadwick Bagley, has created powerful cartoons to power home these critical messages with visual impact. The author, Dr. Marsha Luginbuehl, has used her 28 years of experiences as a school psychologist counseling victims and bullies to enrich the expert information with memorable stories of some of her most moving bullying experiences with students. She guarantees that these tried and true solutions to bullying, harassment and dating abuse can eliminate most bullying if applied accurately by students, parents, and educators. Luginbuehl is the recipient of many awards including the 2019 George Albert Marquis Who's Who Lifetime Achievement Award for her innovative work with students.
About the Author: Dr. Marsha Luginbuehl, Ph.D., NCSP, is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP). She obtained her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Kansas and her Ph.D. degrees from the University of South Florida. She has her own private practice and has worked in several school districts in Florida and Wyoming for 28 years. Luginbuehl has received many distinctions for her work with students such as the 2003 American Psychological Association's Outstanding Dissertation of the Year Award. She also received the Student Services Employee of the Year Award in Pasco County, FL School District in 2005, the Who's Who in America award every year since 2007, the Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare in 2011, and the 2019 George Albert Marquis Who's Who Lifetime Achievement Award. Luginbuehl has published many scientific journal articles and provided workshops to thousands of professionals nationwide and in Canada. She volunteers in her free time for the American Red Cross as a mental health crisis counselor and as a leader of a local Addiction Recovery Program. She loves spending lots of time doing fun activities with her husband, adult children and 20 grandchildren.

Contact Information - Email: childuplift@aol.com; Website: www.childandteenuplift.com
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 146, Fairview, WY 83119, USA Val Chadwick Bagley is a highly regarded professional cartoonist and illustrator whose cartoon contributions have made this book come alive for students and young adults. Mr. Bagley has illustrated over 100 children's books and card games, selling over one million copies. Bagley has presented anti-bullying assemblies at schools in Utah and appreciates the importance of being a part of this message to eliminate bullying and be more receptive and inclusive of others.

Val and his wife, Ruth, now reside in Star Valley, Wyoming.