School Violence and Safety

Overview

School Violence. (The Reference Shelf). 2000. Hot Topics Table.

Violent Children.(At Issue). 2000. Hot Topics Table.

"School Violence". CQ Researcher.1998. P. 881+. Hot Topics Table

School Violence. (Contemporary World Issues). 1997. Hot Topics Table

Juvenile Crime. (Opposing Viewpoints Series). 1997. Hot Topics Table.

Juvenile Justice. (Issues and Controversies on File). 1997. P. 400+. Hot Topics Table.

"Preventing Juvenile Crime". CQ Researcher. 1996. P. 217+. Hot Topics Table.

Specific Information

National School Safety Center
Provides a checklist for characteristics of violent youth, statistical review, publications and products list, resources for parents, educators, and reporters, and links to school safety resources on the web.

Early Warning, Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools
Designed to assist school communities identify warning signs early and develop prevention, intervention, and crisis response plans. Created by the Department of Education and the Department of Justice.

Violence and Safety
Published by Editorial Projects in Education, a non-profit organization devoted to raising awareness on important education issues.

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