Publication date:
26 April 2017Length of book:
188 pagesPublisher
Rowman & Littlefield PublishersISBN-13: 9781475829808
School violence of all kinds continues to be a major concern today. Nearly a third of all parents report fear for their children’s safety in today’s schools. It provides a detailed overview nine types of school violence and also a detailed analysis of the research base on effective policies, approaches and programs. It is designed to aid school, criminal justice and mental health professionals, as well as interested parent and community groups, in preventing, responding to, and recovering from school violence.
The book covers school shootings, physical violence, bullying and cyber-bullying, suicide, sexual harassment and violence, teen dating violence, gang violence, intruder violence and violence against teachers and staff. In addition to discussing each type of violence using detailed case studies, each chapter details known causes and correlates of each type, legal and policy implications, a description of evidence-based models and what stakeholders can do to address each type of violence. Selecting the right evidence-based approach (or approaches), and implementing it coherently, effectively, and with the right leadership and resources, can make all the difference.
The book covers school shootings, physical violence, bullying and cyber-bullying, suicide, sexual harassment and violence, teen dating violence, gang violence, intruder violence and violence against teachers and staff. In addition to discussing each type of violence using detailed case studies, each chapter details known causes and correlates of each type, legal and policy implications, a description of evidence-based models and what stakeholders can do to address each type of violence. Selecting the right evidence-based approach (or approaches), and implementing it coherently, effectively, and with the right leadership and resources, can make all the difference.
Finally, a book that has it all- research, rationale and programmatic recommendations in clear, concise language all under one cover, to serve as a working document for school districts, Boards of Education, classrooms and parent groups. Case studies, overview of the issues, research, and school considerations provide a readable structure and handy references to rationale and recommendations. In a time when teachers, administrators, parents and stake holders grapple with heartbreaking and frightening realities, Lynch does the necessary work to design, compile, promote and explain the interventions necessary to address the multifaceted nature of what now faces our schools and communities.