Modern life can be complicated. As an older child or teenager you will experience lots of different social situations and encounter all kinds of people. In whatever form it takes, bullying is a very real issue and the pressure to become involved with a gang can also be tough to deal with. How to Handle Bullying and Gangs is an essential guide, helping you to understand how and why you may be being bullied and and what you can do to improve things for yourself. It will also help you to work out issues around gangs and the dangers of becoming involved with criminal activity. Perhaps you are being bullied because of your looks, your sexual orientation, your race or religion or because you simply don't fit the mould. This book will help you confront your issues and offers solid advice based on the experiences of real people.

Part of a four book series aimed at children aged 10+, Under Pressure is an essential resource for children who are perhaps afraid or unsure of asking for help directly, or simply need some added reassurance or advice.

This book is part of a book series called Under Pressure .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by Hachette Children's Group .

Honor Head is a highly experienced author of books for children.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: What are bullying and gangs?
• 1: Bullying
• 1: Cyberbullying
• 1: Why do people become bullies?
• 1: Who gets bullied?
• 1: What it feels like to be bullied
• 1: Be assertive
• 1: Take back your power
• 1: Bullying at school
• 1: Bullying at home
• 1: Signs of bullying
• 1: How to stop being a bully
• 1: Peer pressure
• 1: Don't be a bystander
• 1: Types of gangs
• 1: Criminal gangs
• 1: Staying away from criminal gangs
• 1: Be strong, be confident, be you
• 1: Glossary
• 1: Further information
• 1: Index