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Peacebuilders: a theoretically driven, school-based model for early violence prevention

D D Embry1, D J Flannery, A T Vazsonyi

  • 1Heartsprings, Inc., Tucson, AZ 85732, USA. dde@Heartsprings.org

American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|September 1, 1996
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This study evaluates PeaceBuilders, a schoolwide violence-prevention program for elementary students. Early intervention and positive behavior reinforcement aim to reduce violent behaviors and experiences in children.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Educational Interventions
  • Violence Prevention

Background:

  • Children exhibiting violent behaviors often display distinct cognitive and social differences.
  • Early, multi-faceted interventions integrated into the school environment are most effective.
  • Existing school environments often show high rates of disciplinary issues and violent experiences among students.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To formally evaluate the effectiveness of the PeaceBuilders schoolwide violence-prevention program.
  • To assess the impact of PeaceBuilders on student behavior and school climate.
  • To understand the implementation process of a comprehensive violence-prevention program in elementary schools.

Main Methods:

  • A quasi-experimental design with matched pairs of elementary schools (K-5).

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  • Random assignment of four schools to begin the PeaceBuilders program in Year 1, with the remaining four starting in Year 2.
  • Data collection through student self-reports, teacher reports, playground observations, school/law enforcement records, and teacher surveys.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant proportion of 3rd-5th graders reported disciplinary problems, initiating fights, physical altercations, and threats with weapons in the past week.
    • The diverse student sample includes Hispanic, Anglo, Native American, and African American children.
    • Data collection is ongoing, with 2,736 children surveyed, providing a robust dataset for evaluation.

    Conclusions:

    • Violent behaviors and experiences are prevalent among elementary school children, necessitating effective prevention strategies.
    • The PeaceBuilders program offers a structured approach to foster positive behaviors through environmental integration and reinforcement.
    • A valid evaluation of the PeaceBuilders program is currently underway to determine its efficacy in reducing school violence.