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Poland, Scott; Pitcher, Gayle – School Safety, 1990
A model for organizing crisis intervention efforts outlines three levels of intervention: primary prevention, secondary intervention, and tertiary prevention. Emphasizes the importance of conducting crisis drills, which are an example of secondary intervention. Includes a 15-point crisis intervention checklist. (MLF)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Crime Prevention, Crisis Intervention, Elementary Secondary Education
Turner, Brenda – School Safety, 1989
The public is "mad as hell" about crime in their communities and many residents are taking positive steps to counter street violence. Several groups around the country have organized to combat the crime problem. (SI)
Descriptors: Community Organizations, Community Programs, Crime Prevention, Crisis Intervention
Glenn, Jerry – School Safety, 1990
Teachers and administrators need to know some general guidelines for breaking up conflicts involving students who are out of control and fighting. Every school should have a clearly communicated student behavior code and have guidelines and procedures to handle emergencies. (MLF)
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Crime Prevention, Crisis Intervention, Elementary Secondary Education
Feder, June – School Safety, 1989
Helping school crime victims past their indignation and sense of vulnerability has presented New York school officials a challenge tantamount to crime prevention. Discussed are effects of victimization as well as social support, effective help, and support programs for victims. (SI)
Descriptors: Community Cooperation, Crime Prevention, Elementary Secondary Education, Rehabilitation
Moles, Oliver C. – School Safety, 1991
Summarizes broadly representative research and promising practices in school systems aimed at reducing discipline problems and school crime. Advises that disciplinary strategies and procedures should be developed in collaboration with school staff and students and be administered fairly and consistently. (15 references) (MLF)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Crime Prevention, Discipline, Discipline Policy
Harper, Suzanne – School Safety, 1989
Regarded as the nation's gang violence capital, Los Angeles' politicians and law enforcement and school administrators are using knowledge from lost battles to win the war. Solutions include targeting younger children, teaching self-esteem and communication skills, as well as organizing group graffiti cleanups. (SI)
Descriptors: Aggression, Crime Prevention, Crisis Intervention, Drug Addiction
Crowe, Timothy D. – School Safety, 1990
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) is being used in schools and communities to improve the management of human space. Outlines CPTED concepts and strategies to implement crime reduction through environmental design of school grounds, parking lots, locker rooms, corridors, restrooms, and classrooms. (MLF)
Descriptors: Crime Prevention, Design Requirements, Educational Facilities Design, Elementary Secondary Education
Modglin, Terry – School Safety, 1989
A new curriculum helps students appreciate their vested interest in preventing the crime and violence that is affecting them, their classmates and their education. Organizations described include Teens, Crime and the Community, and Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention plus several project descriptions. (SI)
Descriptors: Crime Prevention, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Development
Goldsmith, Stephen – School Safety, 1989
Until juvenile records are uniformly shared among professional educators, law enforcers, and social workers, youths will continue to beat (and get beat by) the system. Discussed is the mission, target population, and method of the Juvenile Information Exchange Project approved by the Indianapolis Public School Board. (SI)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Crime Prevention, Delinquent Rehabilitation, Information Dissemination
Zinsmeister, Karl – School Safety, 1989
A substantial minority of United States' children are exposed to criminal violence. The breakdown of the family structure is believed to be the root of this social problem. Offered are solutions to the current upsurge of child crime. (SI)
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Crime Prevention, Crisis Intervention, Drug Addiction