Building on Critical Race Theory, Black Critical Theory in education (BlackCrit), and Black Male Studies (BMS), the author theorizes what he terms "Black PlayCrit" and, by extension, "Black PlayCrit Literacies." Black PlayCrit brings attention to the specificity of Blackness and anti-Black misandric violence in the play…

Raises concerns about how context is conceptualized and researched in many current school violence inquiries, explaining that teachers' and students' understandings of violence in certain school subcontexts (hallways, bathrooms, and cafeterias) remains an under-researched area. Raises other concerns about lack of a philosophical discussion…

This case study of peer mediation at one urban high school examines who benefits and how they benefit. Data from observations of peer mediator training, mediation sessions, interviews, and school records indicate that though peer mediation is designed to resolve conflicts in school, it is the mediators themselves who benefit most from the…

Examines the extent of low-level violence in public schools and its impact on school performance, asserting that the way to reduce such violence is to create a more positive school culture and climate. Guidelines for preventing or minimizing such violence at school are presented. (SM)

Illuminates the dynamics of race, gender, and systemic violence in an urban after-school club, noting linkages among relationships that undermined black children's educational achievement. Data from observations, e-mails, and interviews with club members highlighted mechanisms of systemic violence in ways that revealed possibilities for fostering…

Describes the types of violence found in school and classroom contexts and recommends guidelines to form proactive and reactive strategies for teachers and administrators. Demonstrates the language for rules to establish order and deter violence and to use with students exhibiting violent behavior. (FMW)