Violence in American Schools: A New Perspective
In this volume, experts review the latest research on the causes of youth violence in the Nation’s schools and on school-based interventions that have prevented or reduced it. They describe and evaluate strategies for preventing and treating violence that go beyond punishment and incarceration. The volume offers a new strategy for tackling youth violence, arguing that the most effective interventions use a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach and take into account differences in stages of individual development and involvement in overlapping social contexts. Editor: Elliott, D.; Hamburg, B.; and Williams, K. Year: 1998. Format: Paperback book. Length: 400 pages. Topic: Understanding and preventing violence in schools. Target Audience: Educators, school officials, public policy makers, general audience. Availability: Bookstores or Cambridge University Press, 40 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011-4211; 212-924-3900;http://www.cup.org. Cost: $19.95
School Violence Intervention: A Practical Handbook
This book provides effective intervention strategies for managing school violence. Opening with perspectives on student aggression from different school practitioners, this resource presents practical interventions at the student, school, and system levels. Strategies are presented for a wide array of situations and contexts, enabling the work to be applied to almost any school setting. Author: Goldstein, A.; and Conley, J. Year: 1997 Format: Book Length: 495 pages and index Topic: Preventing violence in schools Target Audience: Teachers, school administrators, parents Availability: Bookstores or contact Guilford Publications, 72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012; 800-365-7006;http://www.guilford.com Cost: $55
Antisocial Behavior at School: Strategies and Best Practices
This indispensable resource describes the “best practices” for coping with antisocial behavior patterns among children and youth in school. Designed to enhance educators’ understanding of the nature, origins, and causes of antisocial behavior, this book offers interventions and model programs that can be used in preventing or re-mediating this growing problem in the schools. Author: Colvin, G; Ramsey, E.; and Ramsey-Walker, H. Year: 1995 Format: Book Length: 420 pages Topic: Unacceptable student behavior in schools Target Audience: Teachers, school administrators, parents Availability: Bookstores or contact Brooks/Cole Publishing, 511 Forest Lodge Road, Pacific Grove, CA 93950; 800-354-9706; Cost: $61
Annual Report on School Safety
The Annual Report on School Safety provides parents, schools, and the community with an overview of school crime, and describes actions schools and communities can take to address this critical issue. Steps for developing and implementing a comprehensive school safety plan are described. The report profiles programs that include school security, education in violence prevention, counseling, and special student services. Year: 1998 Format: Report Length: 48 pages Topic: School safety
NEA Action Sheet: Safe Schools
In this publication, the National Education Association discusses the causes of and ways to prevent school violence. Year: 1998 Format: Action sheet Length: 4 pages Topic: School violence Target Audience: School officials Availability: National Education Association, 1201 16th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20036; 202-833-4000; ttp://www.nea.org Cost: Free
Early Warning, Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools
This guide contains early warning signs that can help adults identify and reach out to troubled children quickly and effectively to reduce the likelihood of school violence. The guide is issued jointly by the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Justice. It is also available in Spanish. Organization: U.S. Department of Education Year: 1998 Format: Report Length: 40 pages Topic: Warning signs of troubled children Target Audience: Parents, teachers, school administrators, other concerned adults Availability: U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, 20202; 800-USALEARN; http://www.ed.gov Cost: Free
