School Violence

Spencer Bragan

University of New England

What is School Violence?

The Center of Disease Control and Prevention defines school violence as violence that is intentional use of physical force or power, against another person, group, or community, with the behavior likely to cause physical or psychological harm.

Youth Violence

Typically includes persons between the ages of 10 and 24, although pathways to youth violence can begin in early childhood.

Examples of Violent Behavior

• Bullying

• Weapon use

• Gang violence

• Electronic aggression

• Fighting (punching, slapping, kicking)

School Violence Occurs

• On school property

• On the way to or from school

• During a school-sponsored event

• On the way to or from a school-sponsored event

National PTA Suggest these 10 Things to help Prevent Violence in

School 1. Talk to Your Children

2. Set Clear Rules and Limits for Your Children

3. Know the Warning Signs

4. Don’t Be Afraid to Parent; Know When to Intervene

5. Stay Involved in Your Child’s School

6. Join Your PTA or a Violence Prevention Coalition

7. Help to Organize a Community Prevention Forum

8. Help Develop a School Violence and Response Plan

9. Know How to Deal With the Media in a Crisis

10. Work to Influence Lawmakers

Prevention Program Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyXs30roho4  

Some Facts About School Violence

• In 2011, 20% of high school students were bullied at school, and 33% reported being involved in a physical fight.

• More then 7% of 9th through 12th graders reported being threatened or injured with a weapon on school property.

• An addition 6% reported admitted to bringing a weapon to school for protection.

• Almost 7% of teachers reported being threatened or physically injured by a student from their school.

• (Retrieved from www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/11-facts-about-school-violence)

Most Deadliest School Violence

Different types of weapons are not limited to the following

Knives

Guns

Bombs

Concerns of Weapons in School

Can cause harm to multiple students and teachers in a very short time.

Needs to be a major concern in the eyes of the schools.

Some schools have installed metal detectors.

Some schools have hired security guards.

Continuing education on school violence and lock down drills can help in an event of a crises.

Violence Prevention Video

Violence Prevention & Safe School Planning – YouTube ► 3:27► 3:27

References

CDC (2013). About school violence. Retrieved from www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/youthviolence/schoolviolence/

Do something.org.(n.d.) 11 Facts about school violence. Retrieved from www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/11-facts-about-school-violence

National PTA (n.d.). Checklist to help prevent violence in schools. Retrieved from www.pta.org/content.cfm?ItemNumber=984

Videos retrieved from youtube.com