Keeping American schools safe: a handbook for parents, students, educators, law enforcement personnel and the community

The state of violence in American schools today and methods for making and keeping schools safer places are the topics of this book. Chapter one presents statistics and information on court cases, general statutes, and due process as they relate to school violence. Chapter two discusses characterist...

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Main Author: Garrett, Anne G. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, NC [u.a.] McFarland 2001
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Summary:The state of violence in American schools today and methods for making and keeping schools safer places are the topics of this book. Chapter one presents statistics and information on court cases, general statutes, and due process as they relate to school violence. Chapter two discusses characteristics of children with violent tendencies and includes profiles of potentially dangerous children. Chapter three concentrates on school prevention and intervention, highlighting effective programs used around the country. Chapter four addresses parents' roles in curbing youth violence. Chapter five provides suggestions on how communities can work together to reduce the crime rate and keep schools safe.
Physical Description:VII, 147 S.
ISBN:0786411473

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