NCJ Number
29071
Date Published
1975
Length
52 pages
Annotation
HANDBOOK DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY AWARENESS, INITIATIVE, AND ACTION TOWARDS THE SERIOUS PROBLEM OF VIOLENCE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Abstract
THIS HANDBOOK PROVIDES A COMPLETE ACTION MANUAL TO ANY CITIZEN, GROUP, OR AGENCY THAT IS CONCERNED WITH RECOGNIZING THE SYMPTOMS OF SCHOOL VIOLENCE AND THEN TAKING EFFECTIVE COLLECTIVE MEASURES TO ELIMINATE IT. STEPS COVERED ARE: HOW TO SPOT EARLY WARNING SIGNS; WHAT PUBLIC SERVICE AGENCIES SHOULD BE CONTACTED; HOW THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY CAN AND SHOULD BE ENLISTED FOR ACTIVE SUPPORT; HOW TEACHERS AND STUDENTS CAN HELP; THOSE TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT CAN BE MOST EFFECTIVELY GIVEN TO BOTH THE COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL PERSONNEL; AND FINALLY WHAT PHYSICAL SECURITY MEASURES CAN BE BEST UTILIZED TO PROTECT BOTH SCHOOL FACILITIES AND STUDENTS.