Violence

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses the background to violence in schools and states that there are many programs currently available for presenting education on violence prevention, but little data available as to the effectiveness of the programs. The paper presents a program which seeks to prevent violence and teach adequate violence and anger management skills to assist students in diffusing situations when they occur.

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Primary Research Questions
Data Evaluation
Threats to Internal Validity

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"There are many programs currently available for presenting education on violence prevention, but little data available as to the effectiveness of the programs. A significant amount of money and time is spent on the implementation of programs as well as the provision of training and technical assistance after the programs are completed. As to whether these programs were actually effective in reducing violence or improving coping and anger management skills, there is no data."

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