The central problem examined in this dissertation is the rapid increase in violence and disorder in American public schools. The extent and types of disruption are described and analyzed. School disorders have been divided into two broad categories: 1) school disorder relating to problems of ideological conflict and dissent, and 2) school…

The purpose of this practicum was to test the effectiveness of a security training program at Trenton Central High School. A professional, trained security force was necessary to reduce school crime. A training program lasting eight and one-half months was instituted. A pilot study at the end of the training program was conducted comparing the…

It was the intent of this study to examine student discipline problems in twenty-one high schools on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Literature was reviewed concerning the youth revolution as it affects students in Hawaiian public schools and concerning discipline problems unique to Hawaiian public schools. Data were collected through a…