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Swahn, Monica H.; Bossarte, Robert M.; West, Bethany; Topalli, Volkan – Journal of School Health, 2010
Background: Problems related to gangs have been noted in large cities and in many schools across the United States. This study examined the patterns of alcohol, drug use, and related exposures among male and female high school students who were gang members. Methods: Analyses were based on the Youth Violence Survey, conducted in 2004, and…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Violence, Prevention, Drug Use
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DeVoe, Jill; Murphy, Christina – National Center for Education Statistics, 2011
These Web Tables use data from the 2007 School Crime Supplement (SCS) to the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) to show the relationship between bullying and cyber-bullying victimization and other variables of interest such as the reported presence of gangs, guns, drugs, and alcohol at school; select school security measures; student…
Descriptors: Weapons, Violence, Crime, Bullying
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DeVoe, Jill Fleury; Bauer, Lynn – National Center for Education Statistics, 2010
Student victimization in schools is a major concern of educators, policymakers, administrators, parents, and students. Understanding the scope of the criminal victimization of students, as well as the factors associated with it, is an essential step in developing solutions to address the issues of school crime and violence. This report uses data…
Descriptors: Weapons, Crime, Bullying, Criminals