For far too many young people, school is a minefield.  One wrong step can lead to an explosion of social criticism, deliberate exclusion, bullying, and physical violence.  These and other forms of mean-spirited behavior are rampant in our public and private schools and the cost is high.  Attendance drops and student performance is compromised.  Students can't learn and teachers can't teach in an environment of tension and fear.

Thousands of schools, youth-service organizations, and communities are searching for effective strategies to confront the epidemic of cruelty and violence that is raging among our youth.  Although countless books, articles, and newspaper stories focus on the problem, few, if any, provide effective solutions.  Even fewer recognize the importance and power of engaging young people as agents of change to effectively reduce cruelty and violence.

Safe School Ambassadors: Harnessing Student Power to Stop Bullying and Violence offers a road map for empowering and equipping students with nonviolent communication skills to reduce emotional and physical violence.  It provides proven strategies and best practices to give the reader the knowledge and tools to effectively address this pervasive problem.