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Violence prevention in the schools: Implications for occupational therapy
1Sargent College, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA.
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|November 21, 2002
Summary
School violence prevention programs are crucial as youth spend most waking hours in school. Identifying at-risk traits, improving supervision, and reducing architectural barriers can enhance safety and awareness.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Criminology
- Education
Background:
- Rising school violence impacts youth in the United States.
- Schools are critical environments for implementing violence prevention programs due to significant time spent by children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors contributing to on-campus crime.
- To discuss methods for promoting violence awareness and prevention in schools.
Main Methods:
- Literature review to compile risk factors and prevention strategies.
- Analysis of contributing factors including child traits, supervision levels, and environmental design.
Main Results:
- Key factors contributing to school crime include traits of at-risk youth, inadequate adult supervision, and architectural barriers.
- Skills training and environmental modifications are proposed prevention methods.
Conclusions:
- Implementing targeted violence prevention programs in schools is essential.
- Occupational therapy practitioners have a role in addressing school violence through environmental and skills-based interventions.