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A primer on school violence prevention

J H Coben1, H B Weiss, E P Mulvey

  • 1Center for Injury Research and Control, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA 15213.

The Journal of School Health
|October 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

School violence in the US poses significant health risks to students, disrupting education. This review examines prevention strategies and recommends policy and program improvements for safer schools.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Education Policy
  • Child Psychology

Background:

  • Violence is a major public health issue impacting US schools.
  • Student violence erodes the educational mission and harms children.
  • Schools face daily threats of potential student violence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the problem of violence in public schools.
  • To summarize existing knowledge on school violence prevention.
  • To present recommendations for policy and program needs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on school violence.
  • Analysis of educational, regulatory, technological, and combined prevention approaches.
  • Synthesis of recommendations for controlling school violence.

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Main Results:

  • Violence prevention programs utilize diverse strategies.
  • Effective prevention requires policy and program development.
  • School health professionals play a crucial role.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive approach is needed to control school violence.
  • Careful evaluation of prevention programs is critical for future success.
  • Collaboration between health professionals and schools is essential.