The more you read, the more you will appreciate the concept of bullying prevention though improved school climate and culture. And the particular idea of building a Climate of Respect grows from a variety of sources. Below are a list of resources that may broaden your view of school climate. Some are materials you can purchase and others research or articles you can download for free. Good luck.
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International Alliance for Invitational Education http://www.invitationaleducation.net/
Center for Social Emotional Learning http://www.schoolclimate.org/climate/process.php
Tribes http://www.education.com/reference/article/positive-school-climate-reduces-bullying/
Olweus Bullying Prevention Program http://www.clemson.edu/olweus/
Bully Busters http://www.stopbullyingnow.net/bullybusterstraining.htm
Steps to Respect http://www.cfchildren.org/programs/str/overview/
Best Practices Brief: School Climate and Learning http://outreach.msu.edu/bpbriefs/issues/brief31.pdf
Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning http://www.casel.org/programs/index.php
Becky Bailey, Conscious Discipline in the Classroom http://www.consciousdiscipline.com/conscious_discipline.cfm
School-wide Prevention http://tcla.gseis.ucla.edu/reportcard/features/5-6/astor.html
School Environment Affects the Potential for Violence http://www.safeyouth.org/scripts/faq/schoolenviron.asp