Maureen Charles worked collaboratively with school law attorney Mary Jo McGrath on her book School Bullying: Tools for Avoiding Harm and Liability, successfully capturing Ms. McGrath’s unique and brilliant approach to the subject.

Multimedia instructional designer Jill Proudfoot contributed 49 figures and tables and hundreds of other graphics to the final draft of School Bullying, adding significantly to the readability and usefulness of the text.

Published in both hard and soft cover editions by Corwin Press in 2007, the book went through a rigorous peer review process by 13 leaders and authors in the education field prior to publication. It is currently in use by thousands of school officials, principals and education law attorneys throughout the United States and is housed in numerous library collections. It can be purchased through Amazon and other major booksellers.


Here is what Mary Jo had to say about working with Maureen and Jill:

"A most special thank you to Maureen Charles. But for her this book would not be....When I would say, “But I don’t know how to write a book,” she would say, “I do, and I will.” Maureen’s research...add[s] immediacy to the book. Mo, as she is called, is also the artiste of writing in the McGrath family, so whatever gracefulness this book enjoys is thanks to her."

"A beyond words thank you to Jill Proudfoot who has stood by my side through this process, taking everything we do to the next level of greatness. Ms. Jill is beyond amazing! Every illustration in this book comes from her genius."

Book reviewer and bullying expert David Joliff, PhD, wrote:

"This 225 page book, including appendices and index, is genuinely readable....The language speaks to non-lawyers with a minimum of legal babble. Every school district that values student safety and ethical behavior can benefit from School Bullying...."