Author Profiles

Phillip T. Slee is a Professor in Human Development in the School of Education at Flinders University, Australia. His various publications include books, book chapters and journal articles in the fields of child, adolescent and family development and teacher education. He is an internationally recognised authority on the subjects of school violence and bullying and young people’s mental health and school-based interventions.

He is the author/co-author of DVDs on these subjects and has produced a resourcepack (PEACE Pack) for teachers, carers and parents to help reduce bullying.

Phillip Slee, along with a colleague, Professor Roz Murray-Harvey, has created a website that is a useful supplement to the Child, Adolescent and Family Development book and companion website. The Child and Adolescent Psychological and Educational Resources (CAPER) website displays a range of educational resources, data updates and guidance information on stress, bullying, mental health and teaching techniques. You can find the CAPER website at:

Phillip is Director of the Flinders University Centre for Student Wellbeing & Prevention of Violence (SWAPv):

Marilyn A. Campbell is an Associate Professor in Educational Counselling in the Faculty of Education at Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane. She is a registered teacher and registered psychologist with an endorsement in educational and developmental psychology. Her publications include books, book chapters, journal articles, online commentary and DVDs in topics such as childhood anxiety and cyberbullying.

Her series of books for children, teachers and parents on anxiety disorders can be accessed at

Barbara Spears is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education, University of South Australia and is a registered teacher. Her publications include books, book chapters, journal articles, and commentary in the areas of cyberbullying, girls’ peer relations and bullying behaviours, youth voice and the positive uses of technology on relationships in educational settings. She also regularly writes a cyberchat column for a leading educational technology magazine for schools.

Further information, including list of publications and research involvement is available at