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School violence: an overview.

MaryAnn Tapper Strawhacker1

  • 1Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center, Iowa, USA.

The Journal of School Nursing : the Official Publication of the National Association of School Nurses
|May 23, 2002
PubMed
Summary

School violence is a significant concern, prompting a review of risk factors for youth violence and school shootings. This guide helps school nurses identify at-risk students and develop prevention strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • School violence presents a growing national concern for educational institutions and healthcare providers.
  • Identifying at-risk students is crucial for timely intervention and support.
  • The role of school nurses in violence prevention is increasingly recognized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present national data and risk factors associated with youth violence and school shootings.
  • To provide a guide for school nurses in identifying students requiring assistance.
  • To examine the school nurse's role in multidisciplinary violence prevention planning.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent national data on school violence.
  • Compilation of risk factors for youth violence and school shootings.
  • Analysis of the school nurse's involvement in prevention strategies.

Main Results:

  • National data highlights the increasing prevalence of school violence.
  • Specific risk factors for youth violence and school shootings have been identified.
  • The importance of a multidisciplinary approach involving school nurses is emphasized.

Conclusions:

  • School nurses are vital in identifying at-risk students and implementing violence prevention programs.
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration is essential for effective school violence reduction.
  • Proactive strategies are needed to ensure student safety and well-being in schools.

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