1. School Violence Spencer Bragan University of New England

2. What is School Violence?
The Center of Disease Control and Prevention defines school violence as violence that is intentional use of physical force or power, against another person, group, or community, with the behavior likely to cause physical or psychological harm.

3. Youth Violence
Typically includes persons between the ages of 10 and 24, although pathways to youth violence can begin in early childhood.

4. Examples of Violent Behavior
Bullying
Weapon use
Gang violence
Electronic aggression
Fighting (punching, slapping, kicking)

5. School Violence Occurs
On school property
On the way to or from school
During a school-sponsored event
On the way to or from a school-sponsored event

6. National PTA Suggest these 10 Things to help Prevent Violence in School
Talk to Your Children
Set Clear Rules and Limits for Your Children
Know the Warning Signs
Don’t Be Afraid to Parent; Know When to Intervene
Stay Involved in Your Child’s School
Join Your PTA or a Violence Prevention Coalition
Help to Organize a Community Prevention Forum
Help Develop a School Violence and Response Plan
Know How to Deal With the Media in a Crisis
Work to Influence Lawmakers

7. Prevention Program Video 

8. Some Facts About School Violence
In 2011, 20% of high school students were bullied at school, and 33% reported being involved in a physical fight.
More then 7% of 9th through 12th graders reported being threatened or injured with a weapon on school property.
An addition 6% reported admitted to bringing a weapon to school for protection.
Almost 7% of teachers reported being threatened or physically injured by a student from their school.
(Retrieved from about-school-violence‎)

9. Most Deadliest School Violence
Different types of weapons are not limited to the following
Knives
Guns
Bombs

10. Concerns of Weapons in School
Can cause harm to multiple students and teachers in a very short time. Needs to be a major concern in the eyes of the schools. Some schools have installed metal detectors. Some schools have hired security guards. Continuing education on school violence and lock down drills can help in an event of a crises.

11. Violence Prevention Video
Violence Prevention & Safe School Planning – YouTube ► 3:27► 3:27

12. References
CDC (2013). About school violence. Retrieved from
Do something.org.(n.d.) 11 Facts about school violence. Retrieved from about-school-violence
National PTA (n.d.). Checklist to help prevent violence in schools. Retrieved from
Videos retrieved from youtube.com