Briana and the Bully Buster Brigade: A Tale about Bully Busting and Empathy

According to recent data, 1 in 4 students reported bullying at school. Bullying is not limited to physical aggression. It also includes indirect or social bullying (i.e. name-calling, rumor spreading, social isolation) and cyber-bullying (i.e. excessive teasing, rumor spreading or verbal aggression via a computer, video game or electronic device). Research confirms that being a victim is associated with increased feelings of depression and anxiety among young people. One study stated that the negative implications of being a victim of bullying can last four decades Briana and the Bully Buster Brigade is a book about a group of diverse students deciding to change the bullying culture in their school. With the help of a school counselor and other school staff, Briana and her helpful team find a way to reduce bullying behavior and increase empathy for better school success