Victimized Children
what do you think about the information in these articles?
School Violence and Prevention
Increase in Violence
School Shootings Map
What is School Violence Exactly?
ANY behavior which leads to child or teacher victimization
1999
2003
classroom disorder
71% of schools reported 1 or more violent acts occuring on school grounds
81% of schools reported 1 or more violent acts occuring on school grounds
bullying of any kind
cult/gang related activity
use of weapons
physical/psychological injury or exploitation
Prevention Strategies
Who commits acts of violence in school?
Warning Signs and Risk Factors
prevention programs and early intervention
"a feeling of alienation, caused by intense rejection, humiliation, and a sense of hopelessness"
uncontrollable anger
Research-Based Practices
vs.
Bullied
Bullies
Victimizers
Violentization
discipline problems
drug and/or alcohol use
individual
family
community
social skills training
hybrid
antisocial or hyperactive behavior
Brutalization
Violent Pride
academic difficulty
psychoeducational strategies
counseling and support service
Defiance
Violent Performance
peer interaction/ social skills
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/17/us/in-age-of-school-shootings-lockdown-drills-are-the-new-duck-and-cover.html?_r=0
http://www.uatrav.com/news/article_b008cf80-92c0-11e3-9ad0-001a4bcf6878.html
based on what you've learned from this presentation:
what do you think is the best strategy for prevention?
why do you think school violence is at an increase?