Creating Schoolwide Prevention and Intervention Strategies. Effective Strategies for Creating Safer Schools and Communities

摘要

This report is intended to put the issue of schoolwide violence prevention in context for educators and outline an approach for choosing and creating effective prevention programs. The guide covers the following topics: Why schoolwide prevention strategies are critical; Characteristics of a safe school; Four sources of vulnerability to school violence; How to plan for strategies that meet school safety needs; Five effective response strategies; and Useful Web and print resources.