Society, Issues, Violence and Abuse, School
See Also:
- Washington state newspapers report on Barry Loukaitis shooting at Moses Lake junior high school.
- Organizations and publications dealing with school violence from Michigan State University Libraries.
- Reported statistics on campus crimes at over 6000 postsecondary education insitutions in the United States. From the U.S. Office of Postsecondary Education.
- Article on the problems of school violence and methods for developing projects to address the problem are also presented.
- The causes of school bullying and hazing and what can be done about it.
- Outline of chapters and topics from the published book Violence in American Schools: A New Perspective
- FamilyEducation.com provides parents with information and resources needed to take an active role in protecting their children from youth violence.
- A source of curriculum materials and teacher training programs that focus on issues of peacemaking and conflict resolution.
- Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
- Articles and information on school violence from the Family Education Network.
- Discusses school violence and hatred from the standpoint that it is often ignored or covered up. Writing a book on the subject and searching for a publisher and support.
- Current research, theory, and practice related to prevention of school violence and to intervention when violence occurs.
- News, features and links about violence in the schools.
- In the wake of the Columbine tragedy, students across the country are being disciplined for activities ranging from discussing violent impulses to wearing black clothing. Eleven students in Ohio were suspended for posting satirical essays about reactio
- The most complete web site on the Columbine High School shooting near Littleton, Colorado.
- Links to sites dealing with all aspects of school violence prevention.
- Information related to antisocial and violent behaviour in youth through seminars, public forums, flyers, videos, and books.
- Focusing on middle and high schools.
- Current grant information and programs for school violence designed to develop knowledge about what works best to reduce school violence.
- PBS broadcast show about a confrontation between two boys and follows teen mediators in helping to resolve the conflict without violence.
- Works to protect the school environment and to maintain an atmosphere where teachers feel safe to teach and students feel safe enough to learn. Other projects include confidential counseling and developing a positive image for law enforcement.
- Established in 1993, the Center serves as a primary point of contact for dealing with the problem of school violence.
- Cartoons about school shootings by top editorial cartoonists. A teachers' guide for using the web site in classes is provided.
- Search the United States Conference of Mayors site for what mayors have reported about school violence and prevention programs.
- Resource for communication, education, planning and action to end school violence.
- Analysis of the issues involved with school terrorism and advice for kids and parents.
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- The Institute's goal is to determine what works and what can be replicated to reduce violence in America's schools and their communities.
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