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Allen, Andrea N.; Lo, Celia C. – Crime & Delinquency, 2012
Guided by Anderson's theory of the code of the street, this study explored social mechanisms linking individual-level disadvantage factors with the adoption of beliefs grounded in the code of the street and with drug trafficking and gun carrying--the co-occurring behavior shaping violence among young men in urban areas. Secondary data were…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Weapons, Urban Areas, Violence
Lessne, Deborah; Harmalkar, Sayali – National Center for Education Statistics, 2013
This document reports data from the 2011 School Crime Supplement (SCS) of the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS). The Web Tables show the extent to which students with different personal characteristics report bullying and cyber-bullying. Estimates include responses by student characteristics: student sex, race/ethnicity, grade, and…
Descriptors: Bullying, Computer Mediated Communication, Peer Relationship, Victims
Price, James; Mrdjenovich, Adam J.; Thompson, Amy; Dake, Joseph A. – Journal of American College Health, 2009
Objectives: This study assessed college counselors' anticipatory guidance on firearms for student clients. Participants: The membership of the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors was used to identify a national random sample of counseling centers (n = 361). One counselor from each center was selected to survey.…
Descriptors: Counseling Services, Guidance, Counselor Attitudes, Weapons
Virginia Department of Education, 2015
The Virginia Board of Education's "Student Conduct Policy Guidelines" were first developed in 1994 in response to action by the 1993 General Assembly requiring the Virginia Board of Education to establish such guidelines. In 2004, the "Guidelines" underwent a major revision in response to requirements of § 22.1-279.6. of the…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Discipline Policy, School Policy, State Policy
Hyatt, Laurie – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 2010
In this case study focusing on a gifted adolescent female who took her life at the age of 18 using a firearm, the researcher investigated the personal, environmental, and cultural variables that may have contributed to her suicide. Data were collected from interviews, documents, and other artifacts, including a videotape that was a compilation of…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Suicide, Case Studies, Females
Hernandez, Diley; Floden, Lysbeth; Bosworth, Kris – Journal of School Violence, 2010
This exploratory study investigates the relation between incident reports to local law enforcement, and students' and teachers' perceptions of school safety. Using a combination of grounded theory and statistics, we compared quantitative data collected from law enforcement agencies with qualitative data provided by students and teachers during…
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Violence, School Safety, Focus Groups
McNeal, Laura; Dunbar, Christopher, Jr. – Urban Education, 2010
Zero tolerance policy was created as a result of the Gun Free Schools Act of 1994. Varied views exist on zero tolerance policy that include its substantive impact, for whom it is intended, and its viability to address the problem of school violence. Parents, politicians, principals, and teachers have stated their views on the issues. However,…
Descriptors: Violence, Zero Tolerance Policy, Student Behavior, Federal Legislation
Slovak, Karen; Brewer, Thomas W. – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2010
Along with physician education in depression recognition and treatment, restricting lethal methods is an effective suicide prevention strategy. The present study surveyed a random sample (N = 697) of Ohio licensed social workers regarding client firearm assessment and safety counseling. Analyses sought to determine what independent factors would…
Descriptors: Weapons, Safety, Prevention, Mental Health Workers
Thompson, Amy; Price, James H.; Mrdjenovich, Adam J.; Khubchandani, Jagdish – Journal of American College Health, 2009
Context: Firearms are used in the majority of college aged suicides and homicides. With recent efforts by various gun lobbying groups to have firearms more accessible to college students on campuses, there is the potential for more firearm-related morbidity and mortality. Objective: This study assessed university police chiefs' perceptions and…
Descriptors: Campuses, Weapons, Violence, Law Enforcement
Miltenberger, Raymond; Gross, Amy; Knudson, Peter; Bosch, Amanda; Jostad, Candice; Breitwieser, Carrie Brower – Education and Treatment of Children, 2009
This study compared the effectiveness of behavioral skills training (BST) to BST plus simulated in situ training (SIT) for teaching safety skills to children to prevent gun play. The results were evaluated in a posttest only control group design. Following the first assessment, participants in both training groups and the control group who did not…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Weapons, Play, Safety
Light, David; Monk-Turner, Elizabeth – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2009
Much work in the area of male sexual assault and rape relies on small clinical samples. From these samples, researchers reported that most male victims were physically injured during the attack and that penetration occurred. This work rests on a subsample of 219 men from the 1994-1996 Violence and Threats of Violence Against Women and Men in the…
Descriptors: Violence, Rape, Females, Males
Le Roux, C. S.; Mokhele, P. R. – Africa Education Review, 2011
Crime, abuse and violence against school children are grave problems in South African schools and are undisputedly on the increase. This article highlights aspects of hostile and violent behaviour in South Africa that contribute to the persistence of school violence. The problem is complex and there are no simple solutions. The article puts…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Violence, Educational Environment, Aggression
Smith, Shonta M. – Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, 2011
This article shows that students tend to prosper in safe learning environments and that stakeholders are disturbed by the number of at-risk students that are being suspended and expelled from urban schools. The suspensions and expulsions result from repeated offenses, including disrespect and insubordination, gang fights, and possession of illegal…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, At Risk Students, Educational Environment, School Safety
Pignatelli, Daniel A. – ProQuest LLC, 2010
School shootings, such as Columbine, have prompted police executives to explore response tactics and preparedness efforts for combating active shooters. This qualitative exploratory case study focused on specific preparation initiatives that have been implemented for the purpose of dealing with active shooters. Being prepared is one of the only…
Descriptors: Police, Law Enforcement, Metropolitan Areas, Content Analysis
Mackey, Hollie J. – ProQuest LLC, 2010
Zero-tolerance policies have a short yet prolific history in American schools. Originally developed by the U.S. Customs Agency, zero tolerance was intended to target a rapidly growing drug trade. Most schools began adopting these policies in response to The Gun Free Schools Act of 1994. This mandate requires all state education agencies to develop…
Descriptors: Zero Tolerance Policy, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Public Education