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Benbenishty, Rami; Astor, Ron Avi; Estrada, Joey Nunez – Children & Schools, 2008
This article outlines a philosophical and theoretical framework for conducting school violence assessments at the local level. The authors advocate that assessments employ a strong conceptual foundation based on social work values. These values include the active measurement of ecological factors inside and outside the school that reflect the…
Descriptors: Violence, Community Characteristics, Ecological Factors, Social Work
Astor, Ron Avi; Meyer, Heather Ann; Benbenishty, Rami; Marachi, Roxana; Rosemond, Michelle – Children & Schools, 2005
An awareness of the empirical knowledge concerning school violence and programs that have been supported by research is essential for the successful adaptation of school violence prevention programs. Yet, knowledge of national trends and model programs is not sufficient. School social workers must also balance the importance of research-supported…
Descriptors: School Safety, Programs, Violence, Prevention

Astor, Ron Avi; Pitner, Ronald O.; Meyer, Heather A.; Vargas, Lorelei A. – Children & Schools, 2000
Reports on qualitative analyses on written responses to questions of school violence from school social workers (N=500). Respondents suggest that when a severe and violent event occurs, the entire school community should be cared for in the response. Comments reflect the severe sense of isolation, powerlessness, and despair school staff experience…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Coping, Crisis Intervention, Elementary Secondary Education