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The Florida School Violence Policies and Programs Study.

R M Weiler1, S M Dorman, L N Pealer

  • 1Dept. of Health Science Education, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611-8210, USA. rweiler@hhp.ufl.edu

The Journal of School Health
|October 26, 1999
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This study examined violence prevention policies and programs in Florida school districts. Findings offer insights into current administrative and programmatic approaches to school violence prevention education.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Education Policy
  • Criminology

Background:

  • School violence remains a significant concern in educational settings.
  • Effective prevention strategies require comprehensive policies and programs.
  • Understanding existing district-level approaches is crucial for evidence-based interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the characteristics of violence prevention and control policies in Florida's public school districts.
  • To evaluate the nature of violence prevention education programs implemented across these districts.
  • To provide data on administrative and programmatic aspects of school violence prevention.

Main Methods:

  • The Florida School Violence Policies and Programs Study (FSVPPS) utilized a questionnaire (FSVPPQ) based on the national School Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS).

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  • Data were collected from 67 Florida public school districts via mail survey in spring 1996.
  • Fifty-five districts (82% response rate) provided usable data through key informants responsible for violence prevention.

    • Main Results:

    • The study gathered administrative and programmatic information on violence prevention education from participating districts.
    • Respondents represented various administrative levels, including superintendents, administrators, and "Safe & Drug Free Schools" coordinators.
    • Participating districts were geographically distributed across Florida.

    Conclusions:

    • The FSVPPS provides a baseline assessment of violence prevention policies and programs in Florida schools.
    • The findings can inform the development and refinement of future school violence prevention initiatives.
    • This research highlights the importance of district-level data collection for understanding and addressing school violence.