Abstract
Despite some improvement in the safety of America’s schools in the past decade, there are still many concerns. There are no clear standards for assessing threats such as violence, theft, bullying, intimidation, and possible harm. School administrators are charged with keeping their students safe. Studies have recognized the importance of a positive school climate as a foundation for school safety. Creating a positive school climate is a multitiered approach. School personnel can gain expertise in recognizing risk factors, identifying warning signs, and responding to critical incidents if necessary. Research has identified evidence-based programs designed to prevent violence and behaviors such as bullying and teen dating violence. This chapter will provide information on assessing and preventing school violence including research on the effectiveness of some of the prevention/intervention programs.
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Eklund, K., Bosworth, K., Bauman, S. (2015). Promoting Safe Schools for All Students. In: Bosworth, K. (eds) Prevention Science in School Settings. Advances in Prevention Science. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-3155-2_15
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