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Kennedy, Mike – American School & University, 2001
Shows how schools can include features and equipment in their facilities that deter vandalism and unauthorized entry. Pros and cons for lighting vacant campuses after dark are highlighted. (GR)
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Prevention, Public Schools
O'Malley, Brendan – United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), 2007
This report details how political and military violence targeting educational systems is depriving a growing number of children of the right to education. This study focuses on targeted violent attacks, carried out for political, military, ideological, sectarian, ethnic or religious reasons, against students, teachers, academics, education trade…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Qualitative Research, Violence, Victims of Crime
National Inst. of Education (DHEW), Washington, DC. – 1977
A 12-page summary of the Safe School Study outlines the methodology of the study, seriousness of the problem, extent of the problem, location of offenses, factors associated with school violence and vandalism, and the effectiveness of measures taken to prevent crime in schools. (MLF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, National Surveys, Prevention, School Security
Wolf, Sam – Security World, 1977
Describes how the San Antonio Independent School District reduced nighttime vandalism losses and utility costs at the same time by turning off all lights during the hours schools are closed. (JG)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Lighting, Postsecondary Education, Prevention
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Lucas, Donald W. – NASSP Bulletin, 1984
A San Jose high school's campaign to develop student pride in the school and its appearance includes publicity measures, painting garbage cans in school colors, and cafeteria supervision. Results in diminishing acts of vandalism have been encouraging. (MJL)
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Publicity, School Administration, School Security
Sabatino, Leonard N. – American School and University, 1980
Describes the major categories of school security systems that are being used in New York City schools. (MLF)
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Crime, Electronic Control, Elementary Secondary Education
Amoroso, Louis J. – Security World, 1977
Outlines recommendations for reducing school district losses due to vandalism and theft by developing a centralized control system for school property and a districtwide alarm system that incorporates a Radio Motor Response Team. (JG)
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Crime, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
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Gravois, Jim; Barrett, Kayla – College & Undergraduate Libraries, 1996
Book thefts and mutilation remain common problems in college libraries. This article: demonstrates that some government publications are rare and valuable; recommends ways of identifying which documents are in danger; and suggests strategies for protecting those documents are at risk. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Government Publications, Higher Education, Library Planning
Steward, G. Kent; Knapp, Megan J. – School Business Affairs, 1997
Suggests school business officials, particularly those directly responsible for facilities, should know about school security measures such as metal detection devices at entry points, direct classroom telephone access, strategically placed mirrors, corridor video monitors, modified food-service facilities and bathrooms, stair and courtyard…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Prevention, School Business Officials, School Security
Stover, Del – Executive Educator, 1990
During 1990-91, vandals will cost the public schools $250 million. To battle vandalism, school executives are relying on numerous security techniques that police use to foil burglaries, including locks, alarms, electronic security systems, and antivandalism programs. Tips are provided for enlisting others' aid and checking a school's security…
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Check Lists, Costs, Elementary Secondary Education
School Planning & Management, 2002
Describes how a New Hampshire school system eliminated internal school vandalism and bomb threats, and reduced the number of false alarms, by using video security software (WebEyeAlert security solution) that is accessible via a variety of methods from remote locations. (Author/EV)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Crime Prevention, School Security, School Vandalism
Governor's Task Force on School Violence and Vandalism, MI. – 1979
The governor of Michigan charged the Task Force on School Violence and Vandalism with the responsibility of developing recommendations designed to reduce school violence and vandalism. The Task Force was divided into five subcommittees: (1) Student Concerns, (2) Educational Personnel Concerns, (3) Law Enforcement and School Security Concerns, (4)…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Delinquency Prevention, Elementary Secondary Education, Organizational Change
Valentine, Charles F. – 1978
New Jersey's Vineland High School North faced many behavioral and vandalism problems during its first year of operation (1976-77) and adopted a program to improve this situation during its second year. This effort involved adoption and thorough dissemination of student rules, a series of parent orientation meetings, a new community information…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Change Strategies, Discipline Policy, Discipline Problems
Gamble, Joseph H. – American School and University, 1978
Designing a security system to meet the specific needs of an institution is a matter of professionalism. (Author)
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Employment Qualifications, Higher Education, Occupational Information
Progressive Architecture, 1978
Security in buildings ranges from simple locks to elaborate electronic systems. Most buildings do not need the level of sophistication it is possible to achieve. A survey of these products, however, is appropriate to appreciate their potential and variety. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Building Design, Crime, Doors
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