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Chekwa, Charles; Thomas, Eugene, Jr.; Jones, Valerie James – Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 2013
Crime and violence on college and university campuses have found their way into the media spotlight. As a result, criminal and violent acts have become issues that warrant research. We discuss literature focused on the potential contributing factors that may lead to violent behavior. Additionally, we review legislation intended to protect students…
Descriptors: College Students, Student Attitudes, School Safety, Crime
US Department of Education, 2007
The reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) provides Congress with an opportunity to amend the Unsafe School Choice Option (USCO) provision to ensure that the intent of the law is met. Based on the experience the Office of Inspector General (OIG) gained through audits, they prepared this report to inform Department…
Descriptors: School Choice, School Safety, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation
Murphy, Hilton H. – 1973
An administrator tells how the Toledo public schools developed security plans to minimize damages resulting from student unrest. According to the author, the first step taken by the Toledo schools was to take a strong stand against violence at athletic events. Next, they established a systemwide lighted school program and emphasized total…
Descriptors: Community Action, Community Involvement, Crime, Delinquency Prevention