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School Violence Prevention Program, 2004.
Looks at the primary causes of school violence and the need to understand these causes as a method for preventing the violence.
2,959 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 87.95
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This paper describes the factors within the community, family, and school environment that contribute to and even cause school violence. The paper then suggests that a better understanding of these factors and the cultural differences that exist within the school environment will help prevent the violence that is so prevalent in schools today.
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"Recently, there has been an alarming increase in the amount of violence exhibited in the nation?s schools. Indeed, the shooting death of a local child in Garfield Middle School last January, although extremely tragic, is only representative of the greater national problem. This event has clearly illustrated that the Lake Washington School District clearly suffers from the same factors that are often linked to incidents of school violence among all schools. Further, it is now apparent that, despite the district?s high level of ethnic diversity within the student population, a way must be devised to educate the staff and student body about violence within the school and how it might be avoided."
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A Violence Prevention Program, 2008.
Proposes a prevention program to help solve the growing problem of violence in the schools, homes and places of recreation in the US.
2,765 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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This paper stresses that violence in US schools and families is as much associated with suburban and rural schools as it is with impoverished inner-city schools. The paper then proposes a violence prevention program, which serves the school's entire student body, teachers, support staff, administrators and parents or caregivers because they are all affected to some degree by the incidence of violence. The paper relates the categories of violence to be addressed by the program and describes the coalition service activities. The paper concludes that the expected results are the reduction in violence and sexual abuse in schools and school-sponsored extracurricular activities and the promotion of pro-social behaviors.
Table of Contents:
Targeted Promotion and Prevention Issues
Project Vision
Population to be Served and Rationale for Selection
Scope of Preventative Efforts
Table: Six Categories of Violence to be Addressed
Coalition Service Activities
Table: Description of Coalition Service Activities
Expected Results
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"Other techniques that will be used as part of this initiative will include conflict resolution seminars wherein students will be trained in effective conflict resolution techniques, and anger management workshops where students can learn alternatives to expressing their anger other than violent behaviors. If deemed appropriate, the educator in charge of the initiative can coordinate small counseling groups as well in which students can communicate the problems they are experiencing with violence, or where students with such behavior problems can identify the potential source of these behaviors and take action to resolve them."
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Gangs and School Violence, 2002.
A discussion of the role of gangs in school violence and some of the approaches that are being pursued to reduce gang-related school violence.
1,214 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper examines how the causes of school violence extend beyond gangs and gang membership, but how gangs are a significant contributing factor. It analyzes how gang members participate in violent acts at school and how the presence of gangs increases both the availability of weapons and the perceived need to seek the protection of a gang. It looks at the typically three different approaches that are used to manage the risk of school violence-- precaution, intervention and enforcement. Precaution includes taking steps to minimize the opportunity for violence such as metal detectors, intervention typically focuses on providing alternative activities for at-risk youths, such as after-school programs and extra-curricular activities and enforcement are those actions taken once an act of violence has occurred.
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"Intervention typically focuses on providing alternative activities for at-risk youths, such as after-school programs and extra-curricular activities, and on crisis intervention for students who participate in violent (or pre-violent) acts. Effective intervention requires that school personnel and law enforcement work together to ensure that incidents are reported accurately and that opportunities for early intervention are not missed. However, some school officials note that while law enforcement has been generally helpful in areas such as how to conduct a search legally, there remains a lack of knowledge among school personnel about how to conduct such a search effectively (Zolkos, 1996, p. 3)."
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School Violence, 2007.
This paper discusses school violence and the often missed factor of crack cocaine.
3,466 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 35 sources, APA, $ 97.95
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In this article, the writer notes that school violence is addressed in various areas of research, often associated with impoverished urban American areas. The writer maintains that models pursued by researchers in different countries offer no conclusive explanation for school violence and they generally fail to comment on crack cocaine's various contributions to youth violence since the mid-1980s. This paper refers to studies of school violence that often omit a prism of crack cocaine-related issues that all educators now need to understand. The writer claims that insight is needed into what is different about the crack cocaine 'epidemic' and affiliated youth gang activity to promote several kinds of school violence, to which zero tolerance policies can be the only helpful recourse. This paper also includes reflection and presentation points.
Outline:
Introduction
American Studies, Forever
A Western Epidemic
Crack Cocaine in the Canadian Context
Zero Tolerance and the School as Refuge
The Emotionology of School Violence
Concluding Remarks - the Challenge for Teachers
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"If one listens casually to North American adults discussing school violence, one gains a sense of how it is denounced in terms of bullying, under-disciplined or over-indulged children, or for that matter, under-privileged youths who are induced by the mass media to produce weapons in school settings. For example, Toronto's youth shootings of the last years have been discussed in terms of poverty, anti-Black racism or Black disadvantage, low opportunities, gangs and accessible handguns but without explaining in full to the public the drug around which youth gangs revolve and as crack cocaine has devastated several affected neighbourhoods in Toronto. When this factor is understood, a great many North Americans still fail to see how crack cocaine affects the individual, its links to serious mental disturbance and, as a prime symptom, frequent and uncontrollable violence in ordinary settings."
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School Violence, 2007.
This paper provides an analysis of the causes and responses to the issue of school violence.
2,041 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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In this article, the writer notes that tragically, school violence has been a chronic problem in America for many years. Many Americans have mistakenly believed that school violence is mainly confined to large school districts in major cities, but the writer points out that this is not the case, for many of the most recent incidents have occurred in schools in small towns and rural areas. The writer discusses that trends are confirming that incidents of school violence are not only spreading, they are becoming more frequent, despite the potential of relatively recent programs such as school uniform codes and improved security measures. The writer concludes that a much greater emphasis on counseling and therapy in every American school is necessary, for the strategic problem of endemic school violence requires a strategic, nationwide response. Some of the sources used in the paper are attached.
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"Those who argue that aggression is caused by genetic factors point out that since genes have been proven to affect aggression in mice, the same may be applied to humans as a genetic explanation of aggression. These views of genetic or material essentialism claim that not only are the physical characteristics of an individual determined by genetic information, but one's social roles, behaviors, and relationships also have a biological-genetic base."
"Those who argue that aggression is caused by environment have a strong argument, for countless psychologists and sociologists are convinced that aggression is principally a result of the frustration of basic needs. When one considers the fact that the most violent schools are generally those in areas suffering from the most poverty, it becomes apparent that aggression is exhibited because the aggressor, usually a young male, needs things his environment cannot provide him. When they are out of reach, he lashes out."
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School Violence, 2007.
This paper explores the policies and schemes for avoiding and dealing with violence in schools.
2,889 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 96 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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The paper discusses how education boards and school administrators have been forced to take serious notice of school violence and to come up with effective violence prevention schemes and policies. The paper examines three types of schemes that are introduced in schools; a higher level of security, desired reprimands for acts of violence and courses or programs introduced as violence prevention steps. The paper emphasizes the need for future researchers to include all dimensions of school violence so that school administrators are given a clear picture of the structure that needs to be adopted in order to execute successful violence prevention measures.
Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Success of Prevention Strategies
Recommendations
Conclusion
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"Violence has existed in the American society for as along as anyone can remember; correspondingly, so have the efforts to block, and eradicate violence. The most common acts of violence are domestic and youth violence, child abuse and violence that is restricted within the vicinity of the school (Asen, 2002; Gil, 1990; Madanes, 1990; Rivett and Rees, 2004; Serra, 1993; Trepper and Barrett, 1989; Vetere and Cooper, 2004). Amongst these, the one that causes wide-ranging destructive force is the violence that springs up in school. One good example to illustrate this would be the massive impact school violence had in the cities of Columbine and Santee in America. Of course, the most consistent form of school violence is that of bullying, hostile aggression and coercion."
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Violence and Prevention, 2002.
An analysis of violence and drug abuse prevention in Afro-Americans by the social worker.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 62.95
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This study will seek to understand the different ways that violence and substance abuse can be stopped, or at least, minimized in the current events of social working. By using the Code of Ethics of National Association of Social Workers, we can see how this issue can be dealt with along these guidelines. By making new approaches to the Afro-American community in this regard, the strategies and approaches that are possible will be attended to here. By creating out reach programs in various neighborhoods to help teach the black community these devastating issues on drug abuse, and violence (gang and domestic), perhaps this and other methods of social construction can help build a new culture for Afro-Americans in America at this time
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Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs, 2006.
This paper examines the effectiveness as well as the controversy surrounding adolescent pregnancy prevention programs.
1,625 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper focuses on the crucial role that teen pregnancy prevention programs play in adolescent sexual education. The writer of this paper, details the observations and results attained from a field placement study with the Girls Inc. Preventing Adolescent Pregnancy program. This paper, written from the writer's personal point of view, discusses the controversy surrounding the effectiveness of various programs geared towards preventing teen pregnancies. The writer examines the main goals of these programs, which provide helpful intervention in the lives of the participants, yet stresses the need for improvements. This paper delves into the effectiveness of the Parent-Adolescent Relationship Education program, which was designed specifically to address various features missing in existing prevention programs. These programs generally supply the participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to address educational and career opportunities. This paper also details the findings and results of several articles and research studies pertaining to this particular topic.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Field Placement Observations
Article Reviews
Synthesis of Article Reviews and Field Placement
New Study
Recommendations
Conclusion
References
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"Overall, my experiences with my field placement agree with many of the points in Lederman and Mian's article. The Parent-Adolescent Relationship Education (PARE) curriculum in their article shares similarities with my practical experience at the Girls Inc. Preventing Adolescent Pregnancy program. For example, both programs focus strongly on the participant's social well-being, rather than simple sex education. My practical observations at the Girls Inc. Preventing Adolescent Pregnancy program validated Lederman and Mian's assertions that such social training can be effective in helping young girls. While Lederman and Mian's article validated my experiences at an academic level, it did not give me with a real understanding of the experiences of children."
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DARE - A Substance Abuse Prevention Program, 2006.
A discussion regarding the effectiveness of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program as a substance abuse prevention program.
8,022 words (approx. 32.1 pages), 25 sources, MLA, $ 172.95
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This paper reviews the issue of substance abuse and looks at the DARE substance abuse prevention program. According to the paper, the DARE program's goals lie with prevention instead of rehabilitation. The main purpose of this study paper is to determine the impact and success of DARE as a substance abuse prevention program.
Outline:
Chapter One
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Primary Research Question
Subsidiary Research Questions
Definition of Terms
Significance of the Study
Limitations of the Study
Organization of the Study
Chapter Two
Review of Related Literature
Chapter Three
Methodology
Data Sources
Materials
Procedures
Chapter Four
Data Analysis
Chapter Five
Conclusion
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"Unfortunately, programs like DARE do not appear to be working as well as hoped for the segment of society that they generally target. For example, a report from September of 2004 indicated that there was an increase in 2002 for treatment for substance abuse in those in the 12 to 17-year-old age group (Drug, 2004). This would indicate that these individuals are not remaining drug free, or they would not need to seek the assistance of a treatment program. According to many officials in the government, that continues to show a trend that has been evolving for over a decade. Between the years of 1992 and 2002 those in the 12 to 17-year-old age bracket that were admitted to any type of treatment program for substance abuse increased approximately 50 percent (Drug, 2004). "
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"School Violence in Context", 2005.
This paper is a chapter by chapter report on the book "School Violence in Context" by Rami Benbenishty and Ron Avi Astor based on the Israeli schools.
2,875 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 85.95
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This paper explains that, in the first chapter, the authors present a heuristic model of school violence to demonstrate that victimization in schools is the result of a myriad of factors relating to the social environment of the student both at home and at school. The author points out that the shocking finding that the school environment is much more of a determinant of school violence than the individual's environment. The paper relates that, because the primary contributor of student safety and victimization comes from school related factors such as school climate, teacher abuse and other school related factors, reform must start with policy changes that affect the schools rather than on parenting and more indirect casual relationships.
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"The importance of this fourth chapter is to explore the patterns of victimization. This analysis has revealed some startling discoveries. It is shown that all forms of victimization whether verbal-social, threats, or physical violence follow an extremely similar rank order across gender, ethnicity, and school types as well as between different countries. This data is extremely important because it breaks established beliefs that victimization is extremely heterogeneous across different groups of people. This study suggests that there is a set social hierarchy organized in similar ways according to severity. The effect on policy is that educational reforms to decrease student victimization can now be applied uniformly across all students. This makes the job of the educator and the policy makers much easier because they do not need to isolate specific groups in their attempt to decrease school violence."
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Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Programs, 2008.
An examination of juvenile delinquency prevention programs and their potential for success.
2,071 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 65.95
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The paper reviews three levels of juvenile delinquency prevention: the primary level of creating safe environments, the secondary level of addressing those at risk and the tertiary level of bringing youths back from the brink after they have become involved in the juvenile justice system. The paper outlines the available programs at all three levels of prevention and their possible potential for success. The paper also explains the primary causes of juvenile delinquency and possible solutions.
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Abstract
Part 1 - Delinquency Prevention Theory
Part 2 - Delinquency Prevention Programs
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"The comprehensive approach to preventing, correcting and resolving juvenile delinquency is divided into three levels to more specifically address the complex nature of the problem. Each level corresponds to the escalating level of youth's risk of or actual involvement in illegal activities. These increasing levels of intervention are designed to address particular risks factors for the juveniles, with the ultimate goal of keeping the youth out of the criminal justice system.
"The primary prevention level addresses the root causes, conditions and environmental factors that contribute to juvenile delinquency before the youth is part of the problem. The much agreed upon approach is to assist the youth before they are involved in illegal activity. These early intervention programs can range from those that directly address the individual to information programs designed to reach the general public at large. Programs designed to meet the needs of the individual are often school based educational programs, but also can be after-school safe harbor programs. The programs fall into the categories of either educational, recreational or community involvement. The educational programs are designed to provide information for both the youths in the community and the parents. Recreational activities are designed to occupy the hours after school where many youths are unsupervised. The Department of Education reports that youths are most likely to become involved in crime between the hours of 2 pm to 8 pm, with the peak rate at 3 pm ("Juvenile Delinquency Prevention," n.d.). These recreational activities have the additional benefit of creating positive friendships that can be of assistance in later years. The programs may include sports, music, drama, karate, and other such group activities. Community involvement programs include such groups as Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, church youth groups and other youth volunteer groups. These types of group programs provide a much needed connection for some youths that may feel isolated, and creates ties with the community that also prevents involvement in illegal activity."
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School Violence, 2004.
An analysis of the problems caused by aggressive behavior in youths and prevention programs.
2,413 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper is a review of research conducted by seven peer reviewed journals analyzing the aggressive behavior in youths, which can lead to school violence. It looks at how empirical research has examined the claim that school shootings are precipitated by adolescents exposed to bullying, ostracism, romantic or social rejection, and teasing. Recommendations for general program approaches by parent, guardians, and school officials, and specific tactics are provided and recommended as solutions.
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"The concern for safer schools has increased as youth violence has spread across the country (Bulach, Fulbright, & Williams, 2003). Since 1996, nearly 40 students have been killed and several dozen others have been injured in shootings that occurred in schools. The increasing amount of school violence is related to the aggressive reactions in adolescents. Violent behavior in children and adolescents can include a wide range of behaviors: explosive temper tantrums, physical aggression, fighting, threats or attempts to hurt others, use of weapons, cruelty towards animals, fire setting, intentional destruction of property, and vandalism."
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Prevention and Control Programs for the West Nile Virus, 2002.
Presents a critique of and recommendations for current prevention and control programs for the West Nile virus in the U.S.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper compares, analyses and critiques the prevention and control programs for the West Nile virus which have been implemented in the United States, and offers some suggestions for future programs.
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School Violence, 2002.
A discussion of the growing violence in public schools since 1955.
3,600 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 43 sources, $ 127.95
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Discusses growing violence in public schools since 1955. Issue of public policy concern. Gang activity and valdalism of 1950s. Different structure of school violence in 1990s. School-related violence from outside the schools. Cites violent incidents in schools throughout U.S. where guns were used. Social theories. Programs to combat school violence.
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"Introduction
A major line of dramatic action in the 1955 motion picture Blackboard Jungle, based on Evan Hunter's novel, involves an idealistic high-school teacher's quest to make administrators, including his own school's principal, acknowledge that the tough urban school has a problem with juvenile discipline. Vandalism, gang activity, racially motivated fighting, assaults on students and teachers--all of these are features of the film, and all reflect what in the 1950s was termed juvenile delinquency. Hunter (1955) asserted the novel to be a commentary on a major US social problem of the day and claimed that narrative was based on fact. So strong was the impact of the film on popular culture that Clare Booth Luce, wife of Time magazine publisher Henry Luce and Eisenhower's US ambassador to Italy in the..."
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School Violence, 1995.
This paper discusses school violence in American schools: Social and educational effects, incidence, weapons, public views, security, discipline, gangs and the role of parents.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 20 sources, $ 63.95
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"This paper will discuss the adverse effects of school violence and will also examine some of the causes of the recent rise of violent incidents in American schools. The discussion will include an analysis of the problems created by the use of handguns at school, the role the family can play in fostering or preventing school violence, and the correlation between school violence and other social problems. The paper will also outline some of the new programs which officials, teachers and parents suggest schools should implement to prevent and counter the horrible problems created by school violence. Finally, this paper will show that school violence should be addressed by parents as well as schools and communities.
Violence in America now kills one million people each year, and young people have ... "
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