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Violence in Schools, 2005.
A research paper that delves into the reasons why violence occurs in school.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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Many studies have been conducted to try and explain the reasoning behind the increase of violence in schools. It was hypothesized that this rise in violence is due to the increase of exposure to violence in everyday life. This paper shows that the results of many of these studies show evidence that media and other factors do influence young people to turn to violence as a way to solve their problems. The paper shows that there are many solutions available for aiding in the reduction of this school level violence and argues that the steps need to be taken to place effective policies and actions into effect to curb the increasing violence in schools.
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"Perhaps the only similarity these tragic events share is that violence occurred within a school. A study by the Secret Service and the US Department of Education (DOE) found that student killers do not lend themselves to police profiles because they do not share common traits (Danitz 2000). In most cases the student shooters varied in age. They did not have similar racial, ethnic or family backgrounds. Some were advanced students, while others struggled with academics. Many were loners, but some were very popular (Danitz 2000). The astounding discovery of this study was that most of the attackers did not show any change in their behavior prior to the attack (Danitz 2000)."
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Violence in Schools, 2002.
Examines the psychological effects of acts of violence in the public school system.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper explored the role of the "survivor", or the student who lives through an extreme act of violence. Examples of such violence are found in the recent rash of school shootings in the United States. This paper explores the psychological effects that befalls the "survivor" after the shooting.
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Violence in Schools, 2002.
A study into the nature of violence in schools in America and the zero tolerance policies established to curb the high levels of violence.
2,335 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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A study on a national level, into crime and violence in American schools. The paper shows how effective zero tolerance policies are from the standpoint of the students who must abide by them. The federal government set in motion a policy that was to dovetail with the thousands of zero tolerance policies in place throughout the nation.
This research is centered on the opinion of the students themselves. The paper includes a comprehensive table of statistics relating to crime in schools in America.
Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Context of Research
General Research Problem
Significance of the Research
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"In recent history the American public has become shocked by the amount of violence that is occurring within its school system. Students have brought guns to school and used them to kill their classmates. Teachers have been attacked in the halls and administrators have been accosted as they went from the building to the car and back again. Violence in the American school system is becoming a common occurrence by previous standards and as the nation watches in shock the demand for solutions becomes almost deafening. Several years ago when the attack occurred at Columbine the nation watched in horror while dead bodies of teens laid for days in the buildings and their parents were denied access to the carnage because of the ongoing investigation."
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Violence in New York Schools, 2004.
Discusses the issue of school violence in terms of what New York City can learn from the city of Houston.
5,650 words (approx. 22.6 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 135.95
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This paper explores ways in which New York City can prevent violence in its schools by studying the city of Houston. The paper argues that there is a need for an innovative approach to school violence.
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"Americans, who tend to resist regimentation and social control, nevertheless have demanded that school safety be a central priority. Schools must be weapon-free zones which may well require extra on-campus security."
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Violence in American Schools, 2000.
A report on recent violent attacks in schools across America and attempts to solve this serious issue.
3,248 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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This paper is an examination of violence in schools in the U.S. A number of recent shootings, especially the Littleton, Colorado massacre, has brought the problem into sharp focus. This paper discusses the problem and proposed solutions to eliminating or at least minimizing the disruptive influences of violence within the public school system. It examines potential solutions and considers how each alternative might help schools deal with this serious social issue.
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"Violence in America is currently on the decline, and serious in-school violence is also going down. According to the National School Safety Center, 42 deaths occurred during the 1997-98 school year, while only 22 occurred in the 1998-99 year, and 13 of these happened in the single incident in the Littleton, Colorado, shootings (Cloud "What Can the Schools Do?" 38). However, violence in the schools takes many other forms, and the U. S. Department of Education notes that, in the last year for which statistics are available, 1996-97, public schools in the United States reported approximately 4,000 cases of rape or sexual battery, 11,000 incidents of physical attacks or fights in which weapons were used, 19,000 physical attacks or fights in which not weapons were used, 7,000 robberies, 115,000 thefts, and 98,000 cases of vandalism."
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Violence and the Schools, 2005.
This paper argues in favor of a zero tolerance of violence policy for Canadian schools.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper explains that the highly publicized school violence, such as the shootings at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, in Littleton, USA, have made many parents anxious about the safety of their children while in school. The author points out that this has resulted in the zero tolerance policy in Toronto schools as promised by the Ontario government before passing the Safe Schools Act in 2000. The paper states that, in order to assess this policy, citizens need to know exactly what is meant by zero tolerance.
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"Highly publicized school violence, such as the shootings at Columbine High School on April 20th, 1999 in Littleton, USA, have made many parents anxious about the safety of their children while in school. One result of this is the zero tolerance policy in Toronto schools. The Ontario government promised zero tolerance before passing the Safe Schools Act in 2000. In order to assess this policy, we need to know exactly what we mean by zero tolerance. A recent research study found that the majority of respondents defined zero tolerance as "marking out clear lines for acceptable behavior, along with repercussions for violating the limits" (Gabor, 1995)."
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Violence In Schools, 2000.
An examination of the growing violence by students, focusing on alternative solutions including gun control, detection of at-risk students, nurturing environment, counseling, zero tolerance and security.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 10 sources, $ 95.95
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This paper is an examination of a serious community problem that has had a particular impact on public education, that of violence in the schools. A number of recent shootings, especially the Littleton, Colorado, massacre in which two students planned a systematic attack on Columbine High School, ultimately killing 12 students.
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" This paper is an examination of a serious community problem that has had a particular impact on public education, that of violence in the schools. A number of recent shootings, especially the Littleton, Colorado, massacre in which two students planned a systematic attack on Columbine High School, ultimately killing 12 students and a teacher before taking their own lives, has brought the problem into sharp focus. Such events call into question school security, adolescent rage, and the availability of guns, all parts of a problem that appears to be uniquely American. This paper discusses the problem and proposed solutions to eliminating or at least minimizing the disruptive influences of violence within the public school system. Because the problem is complex and specific causes remain controversial and subjective, this paper does not attempt..."
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Violence in Texas Schools, 1999.
Examines causes & effects of juvenile violence in the nation & Texas, focusing on creation, provisions, enforcement & assessment of the Texas Safe Schools Act of 1995.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 14 sources, $ 95.95
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"CONTROLLING VIOLENCE AND DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR IN TEXAS SCHOOLS: A POLICY ANALYSIS OF THE TEXAS SAFE SCHOOLS ACT OF 1995
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This research examines the issue of controlling violence and disruptive behavior by students in Texas Schools. The focus of this examination is the Texas Safe Schools Act of 1995.
Criminal anti-social behavior on the part of youth in the in the 1990s is shockingly high and increasing in frequency. Persons under the age of 18 years old are responsible for approximately 32 percent of serious property crimes which are cleared by arrest and for approximately 17 percent of violent crimes cleared by arrest. In the instance of serious crime committed by young offenders, the types of crimes and the characteristics of the individuals committing the offenses are.."
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Violence In Schools, 1999.
Examines causes such as society, parents, anger, gangs, guns, media and violence and provides examples.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 10 sources, $ 47.95
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In Jonesboro, AR, two boys, ages 11 and 13, set off their school's fire alarm and shot classmates and teachers as they emptied into the schoolyard. Four were killed and 11 wounded. In Springfield, OR, a 15-year-old opened fire in his school cafeteria, killing two and injuring 23.
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"Causes of Violence in Schools
In Jonesboro, AR, two boys, ages 11 and 13, set off their school's fire alarm and shot classmates and teachers as they emptied into the schoolyard. Four were killed and 11 wounded. In Springfield, OR, a 15-year-old opened fire in his school cafeteria, killing two and injuring 23. His parents were found dead at home. In Pearl, MS, a 16-year-old killed his mother with a butcher knife and then headed off to school where he shot and killed his ex-girlfriend and another female student. In Paducah, KY, a 14-year-old opened fire on his school prayer group, killing three female students and wounding five others.
This spate of killings has struck horror in the hearts of ..."
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Violence in Schools, 2000.
An examination of the causes and effects, statistics, types, weapons, gangs, race, media, politics and possible solutions, focusing on high schools.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, $ 79.95
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"Violence in American High Schools
Introduction
The more publicly visible and horrifying acts of violence in American high schools, and junior high schools, this past year have just been the tip of the iceberg. Violence in American schools has increased dramatically - often associated with youth gang activity. In looking at some recent figures for the school year 1996-1997, there were 4,000 cases of rape and sexual assault reported. There were also over 11,000 cases of physical assault reported, including assaults with weapons. This seems to be correlated, to some extent, with an increase in youth gang violence which has more than doubled during the past two decades (Owens, 1999). "
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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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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, 2004.
A look at the threat of violence in schools and what can be done to combat the problem.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper discusses the issue of violence in schools, including a look at particular incidences of school violence, causes of school violence and interventions, prevention and recommendations to reduce violence. The paper also discusses the critical role of that schools must play in order to provide an environment conducive to learning.
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"School violence is a frightening phenomenon that concerns parents, educators, students law enforcement personnel and policymakers at all levels of government. While there is some evidence suggesting that the actual level and rate of school-based or centered violence is declining in the United States, even a little violence is too much. The purpose of this report is to examine the incidence and causes of school violence as well as the recommendations for preventing and intervening in cases of violence that have..."
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School Violence, 2002.
An analysis of the causes and effects of violence in American schools.
3,284 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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This paper discusses the worrisome phenomenon of violence in schools all over America. The paper examines what causes a teenager to strike out at his or her peers and teachers. Possible methods of prevention are presented in this paper. teenager of the increase in severe forms of physical violence within schools are provided, in order to emphasize the gravity of the situation. Several case studies are analyzed, with the purpose of understanding the possible causes and effects of school violence.
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"From explicit physical violence to verbal abuse, such as threats and bullying, violence is all too common in our schools. It is the more severe forms of physical violence that capture the attention of both schools and communities. The reality of school shootings, such as the infamous Columbine shootings, has given parents and communities much to consider. The mass killings at nine public schools across the country from 1996 to 1999 were a wake-up call."
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Inner City School Violence, 2005.
This paper discusses that skyrocketing statistics about violence in inner city schools, which complicates the future of education for children living in these areas and seeks solutions.
3,995 words (approx. 16.0 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 108.95
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This paper explains that the cause of violence in inner city schools might be related to a lack of resources to combat violence and lack of interest in productive activities on the part of the students. The author points out that the decision to include mandatory police officers on patrol in the inner city school building may be necessary to reduce the total level of harm to the society in that setting, but students may feel that their privacy is being invaded, may feel depressed to be in a school where there are mandatory police officers and may not support the program on a student-centered level. The paper relates that inner city schools are best served by emphasizing positive, well-directed, high-quality extracurricular choices to improve students' self-concepts, which will lead to improved academic achievement and a decrease in too much sex and violence in the school environment.
Table of Contents
Explanations for Violence
Mandatory Police Officers
Drugs
Teenage Pregnancy
Lack of Interest in Academics
What Can Be Done
Future Programs/Facilities
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"If a student chooses to spend their time away from school in an unproductive manner that is dictated by violence, this will affect they way they behave when inside of the institution in a negative way. This is often a problem in inner city and other schools where a culture of oppression may heighten violence. Attention need not be over-
emphasized on recent events concentrating on violence in school, as statistics and mass media attention tend to speak for themselves in the emotions and opinions raised by negative incidents in inner city schools, but in schools like Columbine as well. The lack of positive patterns of rule enforcement in schools can, in extreme cases, lead students to
form horrifyingly negative structural patterns of behavior that are then taken back into the institution in violent ways."
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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.
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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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