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Peer reviewedPeterson, Reece L.; Skiba, Russell – Social Studies, 2001
Discusses intervention options that help prevent violence in schools by affecting the school climate. Describes five approaches to improve the school climate: (1) parent and community involvement; (2) character education; (3) violence-prevention and conflict-resolution curricula; (4) peer mediation; and (5) bullying prevention. (CMK)
Descriptors: Bullying, Community Involvement, Conflict Resolution, Educational Environment
Peer reviewedBrown, Edward E. – Social Studies, 2000
Contends that the source of school violence is children's insensitivity to others' feelings. Explains that young children should experience sensitivity training, while older children must learn about the "social contract," including topics on determining criminal blame and the issue of punishment. States that educators and the juvenile justice…
Descriptors: Crime, Crime Prevention, Elementary Secondary Education, Empathy
