Building Principal's Awareness Sources of Violence in Schools Violence in Schools Not Just an Urban Issue Leadership and Teaching Strategies to Create Safe Schools Involving Students in Establishing a Safe School Involving the Community and Parents How the Central Office Can Help Prevent School Violence Safe School Facilities Planning for and Dealing with the Worst-Case Scenarios
This practical volume explores the increasing problem of violence, associated with gangs, weapons and drugs, within the school environment. The authors provide much-needed guidelines for principals seeking to ease fears experienced by both students and teachers and to improve safety in schools. Issues covered include: the involvement of students, parents and the wider community; designing secure buildings and grounds; policy implementation; and collaborative planning.