A really useful book that explains in an easy readable fashion what bullying is and gives practical ways of minimising and overcoming the effects of bullying. It is primarily aimed at the victim of bullying but is a worthy read for anyone who deals with bullying or the consequences of it.

This is certainly a book I would recommend to the victim of bullying and their families. Having been a recent victim of bullying it made me realise how I still need to move on from the experience. Therefore the sections of the book that would be really useful in that respect are What is a bully?, Personal safety, verbal bullying, dealing with emotions. These sections give practical suggestions to use when confronted by the bully and ways to turn the negative experience into a positive one.

As the author himself states “ Reading Bullied has helped you understand the complex issue of bullying. All our worldly problems stem from our need to control and dominate others. Once you understand bullying you are better prepared to manage a bully’s behaviour.” The author has certainly achieved this   

Review from Bully Online (worlds most visited bullying website)

Whether you're bearing the brunt of bullying yourself, or looking for answers to support someone else, this is an excellent resource. Evans writes in a refreshing, calming and objective style from the viewpoint of a professional who deals with bullying and its effects on a daily basis. The book is filled with realistic ideas on how to deal with many different bullying situations, and ways targets can make themselves feel better, including a realistic and valuable chapter on shifting one's perspective.  Some behaviours are common to all forms of bullying, so the chapter on domestic abuse is helpful to someone suffering workplace bullying. There's a chapter on workplace bullying that contains a brief summary of the steps open to a target. Well worth a read!   

Review from Peace Mala 

 " A well informed and extremely useful guide to the complex world of bullying. 
Neville's thorough research gives an important insight into the varied forms of this age old problem and offers useful tips on how to survive and avoid being bullied. 

Review from Act Against Bullying  

" Absolutely from-the-hip, practical advice on how to cope with bullying’. In this 115 page paperback, Neville Evans, an award winning Police Officer, answers a lot of questions you might like to ask. What do I do to avoid trouble? How does the law protect me or my children? Written from a street awareness perspective, Bullied is a little gem for those seeking realistic suggestions to diffuse aggression at school, in the workplace or in the pub on a Saturday night. Covering verbal bullying, domestic abuse and relationship break-up, Bullied is essential reading for anyone wanting a flight plan to follow if they are being victimised. Bullied has clear step by step instructions from ‘how much’ and ‘exactly what’ to record if you receive threatening texts or physical and emotional bullying at work, for example, which is a must for anyone daunted by being told ‘write it down’. Bullied has a wealth of good advice from how to make a police statement to what to expect when attending a Employment Tribunal. In fact Neville has covered a whole range of issues which need addressing by anyone unfortunate enough to be caught up in the insidious web of bullying behaviour.Aimed primarily at assisting the victim to develop coping skills, there is a wealth of practical advice in Bullied from simple meditation advices to exercises in developing human observation. Well worth a read.   

 Review from a Teacher 

Dear Neville I have found your book very interesting.  Having been involved in the field of Anti-Bullying for many years I continue to be concerned about how little work has been done on prevention strategies for both victims and to some extent bullies.  I was pleased therefore to read evidence of this in your book.  I work in boys school but despite this the majority of bullying is of a low level i.e. name calling and teasing etc which is dealt with quite easily.  Occasionally this behaviour can be persistent and escalates but with the help of parents is also dealt with effectively.  Giving 'victims' of this type of persistent bullying strategies to employ in the future is more effective than simply telling off the bully.  It also empowers the victim making him feel less of a victim.  I think that more work should be done in this area.  We survey pupils each year and find that in the lower years 7 to 8 bullying is more frequent but the type of bullying in older year groups 9,10 and 11 changes and becomes more connected with relationships and power struggles.  Older pupils find the use of strategies more difficult to employ as they perceive that they are ineffective.  It can take a while to convince these pupils that such techniques work.  

 Review from a victim 

  Hi Neville What an informative book you have written. I only wish it had been available 2 years ago as I was the victim of workplace bullying and was pressured into resigning from the job I loved doing. I had even relocated from Bristol to Bridgend and bought a house here so it was a huge financial struggle for me too having no job and bills mounting up all the time. I even contemplated suicide at one point as an easy way out. Whilst life does bring with it challenges etc, I feel it just makes us stronger. I still keep in touch with former colleagues who inform me that the person who had bullied me is still bullying. Unfortunately bullying will always be about, we will never get rid of it completely.    

  Review from Actionwork 

 Thank you for sending the book which i read with interest. The information I found most useful was the section on bullying and the law. I would have liked to have seen this expanded more. With best wishes,Andy hickson Director Action Work I have read your book and find it very interesting.  On the whole, I found the book very informative and feel many people would benefit from reading it.  Bullies Out  

 Review from an American Bullying Expert 

Neville Evans, British police officer, has written Bullied: A survivor’s handbook for people affected by domestic violence, school bullying, and workplace bullying. In my view, this book is a useful addition to the literature, focusing on what people targeted by these types of bullying can do to keep themselves safe, help themselves, and advocate for change. The book includes numerous practical suggestions for difficult situations while keeping the responsibility for the bullying behavior fixed firmly on the person doing the bullying. American readers will find that the legal advice in this book is based on the British justice system and will have to be adapted in some ways. 
recommended. 

 Review from Claire Conway (reporter) 

 'Bullied' by Neville Evans is a comprehensive survival guide for bullying victims, and makes for a very informative yet easy read. It is packed with practical advice on how to cope if you are suffering from bullying, but also includes really useful information for loved ones and even for bullies themselves.

From confrontation management to legal help and relaxation tips, the guide really works to empower the reader because the advice it offers is realistic.

The really good thing about this book is that anybody who suffers from bullying can relate to it. Neville includes help and information for all different forms of bullying including school bullying, domestic abuse, and even cyber bullying, so there is something for everyone. The style of writing is also really easy to read so you never feel alienated by the text.

The book would serve well in a variety of settings. Teachers would find it helpful in a school context, but it could also be purchased as a home read or for somebody working within a health or social care profession.

All in all, a value for money read that's great help. Highly recommended.