In classrooms, hallways, and schoolyards across the country, violence is on the rise. This is an exploration of an unsettling issue which includes reasons for the violence and what can be done to control it. Also examined are personal experiences, the influence of gangs, school and community programs to deal with the problem of violence, and the social implications of this growing threat. Includes chapter notes, a further reading list, and an index.
Crime Incident Prevalence School School crime School year Any violation of a statute or regulation or any act that the government has determined is injurious to the public, including felonies and misdemeanors. Such violation may or may ...