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During a global pandemic, there are unique and unprecedented challenges to all segments of society. For more than 3 years, schools and families alike have been faced with compromising life situations that have resulted in forms of anxiety and violence. Early studies are provided as are directions for further research in this area. Addressed are issues related to violence in the home, issues related to quarantined situations, some of the stresses of the global COVID-19 pandemic on children, parents, teachers, and community members, and the lessons learned during this very difficult time frame.
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Miller, T.W. (2023). School-Related Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic. In: Miller, T.W. (eds) School Violence and Primary Prevention. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-13134-9_8
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