"The Bad Guys is a timely book that addresses a subject we wish was non-existent. The message of this book enables children to be aware of potential danger as well as how to communicate and respond in a time of crisis."
--Darrell Scott, Founder, and President of Rachel's Challenge
"All schools are safe havens for students but it is critically important for students to report threatening behavior from classmates and to take proper steps when their safety is at risk from outside intruders. This book shares some ideas on how to make school environments safer."
--Michael Kehoe, Chief of Police Newtown, Connecticut
"While we continue to work on building a safer and more aware society, this kind of book is important. The Bad Guys begins teaching kids what is normal to see at school and what is not, and what they should do if they hear or see something that does not seem 'normal' in the context of school safety."
--Laura Fronckiewicz, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Colorado Chapter Co-Leader
The Bad Guys: A Student's/Teacher's Guide to School Safety and Violence Prevention is a much-needed guide to promote school safety and violence prevention. This book directs students on recognizing potential danger and preparation if such an event occurs. The book offers students a pro-active approach to violence prevention. As a supplement, staff members are supported by a teacher's guide for educators, and bonus student journal section. Parents and educators will appreciate the simple, non-threatening language that creates a school safety message that every child must hear. This book has the potential to save many lives.
Federico, Julie K.: - Julie Federico was a middle school counselor before she began writing children's services books. Her first book Some Parts are NOT for Sharing has sold more than 18,000 copies in the first four years of publication. Julie is not afraid to tackle difficult social problems she has written about domestic violence prevention, child abuse prevention, friendship issues, and now school and violence prevention. Aside from being a best-selling children's author Federico's books have received the following awards: Anger is OKAY Violence is NOT and Some Parts are NOT for Sharing won an honorable mention at the New England Book Festival in 2014. Some Parts are NOT for Sharing, Algunas Partes No Son Para Compartir, and Anger is OKAY Violence is NOT won a first place award at the Colorado Independent Publishers Association EVVY awards in May 2013.Federico's books are unconventional and speak to a generation of children who need her message. She investigates difficult social problems and offers simple straightforward solutions.She has shared her important prevention message at; elementary schools, parent groups, Headstart programs, and The Shattering the Silence US tour and Prevent Child Abuse Conference.Julie FedericoChild Abuse Prevention Expertwww.juliefederico.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENew children's book demystifies school violence'Students Can Help Keep Schools Safe' teaches children how to prevent, and report school violence- According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, there were 31 school-associated deaths from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. Author, former middle school counselor, and first responder at the 1999 Columbine shootings Julie Federico believes that the key to preventing school violence isn't just in the parents and teachers, but the students.In Federico's new book, "Students Can Help Keep Schools Safe: A Student/Teacher's Guide To School Safety and Violence Prevention" she presents school violence prevention in a manner that aims to reach children grades three through eight.Due to her experience with the Columbine shootings, Federico knows firsthand the effect that school violence can have on students and family members. Using her experience and background in psychology and counseling, Federico portrays violence in schools through the perspective of a child in her new book. She hopes this perspective will make her book not only relatable for young readers but also of use to elementary teachers and parents alike."Students Can Help Keep Schools Safe" presents numerous scenarios, showing young readers what is normal and acceptable at school and what is not. Federico hopes her book will help instill a sense of duty and power in children, as she says in her book, "Reporting possible harm does not make you a tattletale, it makes you a hero.""Students Can Help Keep Schools Safe"By Julie FedericoSoftcover 8.5 x 11 in 28 pages ISBN 9781490821016E-Book ISBN 9781490821023Available at Westbow PressAbout the AuthorJulie Federico was a middle school counselor for 14 years before beginning her career as a writer. She has a master's in counseling and educational psychology and was a first responder to the Columbine shootings in 1999. Her books "The Bad Guys" and "Students Can Help Keep Schools Safe" are dedicated to the victims of the Sandy Hook School shootings in Newtown, CT.EDITORS: For review copies or interview requests, contact: Tel: 1-866-928-1240Fax: 812-961-3133Available at Amazon, in Kindle Edition at Barnes & Noble, and in Nook Book.Julie FedericoChildren's Service Authorwww.juliefederico.com
