Recent statistics indicate that crime at school is increasing, with more students being victimized through bullying, gun accidents and homicides, physical assaults, property crimes, and gang-related activities. The fear of violence is powerful, motivating children to protect themselves with whatever means are available. Causes of school violence include media messages, low self-esteem, parental example, poor communication skills, and societal influences. Parents must become involved to prevent the victimization of their own children and to help make schools safer. This newsletter describes how parents can collaborate with schools to prevent violence, to keep weapons out of school, and to deal with social and emotional issues that affect children's safety including gangs, bullying, sexual harassment, and teen suicide. Some community-based programs that have successfully supported parents are described here.
School Safety Update
NCJ Number
154486
Date Published
1993
Length
8 pages
Annotation
This newsletter contains articles dealing with various aspects of improving safety in the schools.
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