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Fatum, William Roger; Hoyle, Jonathan C. – School Counselor, 1996
Elucidates many of the pertinent factors, symptoms and characteristics of violence in schools. Highlights the importance of a child's perspective in educational and sociological issues in which the child is a central player. Defends peer group facilitation as a vital tool for providing a forum and medium to disseminate information from a child's…
Descriptors: Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Classroom Environment, Crime
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Hovland, Jane; And Others – School Counselor, 1996
Discusses the role of school counselors as conflict resolution consultants. Describes a strategy for teaching others about conflict resolution, relying on a model that emphasizes strategies and roles within conflict situations. Procedures outlined are appropriate for use in preventive workshops on conflict and have also been used with those…
Descriptors: Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Arbitration, Conflict
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Thorsen-Spano, Lisa – School Counselor, 1996
Discusses the need for efficient ways to handle school conflict issues so they do not disrupt the learning environment or lead to a decrease in teacher job satisfaction. Presents findings of a study examining elementary school teachers' attitudes toward conflict resolution, their implementation of conflict resolution programs, their job…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Arbitration, Conflict, Conflict Resolution
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Tabish, Kenneth R.; Orell, Linda Henry – School Counselor, 1996
Presents conflict resolution and mediation techniques used to resolve conflicts among rival gangs at Washington Middle School, an inner-city school in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Discusses formal mediation techniques and mediation for both male and female gang members. Focuses on preserving self-respect and dignity for gang members in all conflict…
Descriptors: Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Arbitration, Classroom Environment
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Srebalus, David J.; And Others – School Counselor, 1996
Reports the results of a survey of school counselors in rural areas that was designed to determine: perceived seriousness of different types of aggressive and violent behavior among students, availability and the quality of referral sources for students who have problems with aggression or other serious problems, and training that school…
Descriptors: Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Classroom Environment, Crime
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Dykeman, Cass; And Others – School Counselor, 1996
The focus of this study was the psychological factors predictive of violence in school settings. Examined the psychological factors of impulsivity, empathy, and locus of control together in relation to school-based violence. Specifically sought to determine the extent to which these psychological factors can predict violent behavior by youth…
Descriptors: Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Classroom Environment, Conceptual Tempo
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D'Andrea, Michael; Daniels, Judy – School Counselor, 1996
Discusses ways to cultivate a more peaceful and respectful atmosphere in schools by incorporating developmental, preventive, and multicultural theories into the school environment. Three components are reviewed: (1) traditional conflict resolution learning strategies; (2) curriculum-based efforts designed to help students acquire the life skills…
Descriptors: Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Arbitration, Classroom Environment