Teachers and administrators need to know some general guidelines for breaking up conflicts involving students who are out of control and fighting. Every school should have a clearly communicated student behavior code and have guidelines and procedures to handle emergencies. (MLF)

Regarded as the nation's gang violence capital, Los Angeles' politicians and law enforcement and school administrators are using knowledge from lost battles to win the war. Solutions include targeting younger children, teaching self-esteem and communication skills, as well as organizing group graffiti cleanups. (SI)

A substantial minority of United States' children are exposed to criminal violence. The breakdown of the family structure is believed to be the root of this social problem. Offered are solutions to the current upsurge of child crime. (SI)