A 1983 New Jersey law requires the commissioner of education to monitor the incidence of violence, vandalism, and substance abuse in the state's public schools. This report summarizes the incident reports for the 1987-88 school year and makes comparisons with prior years (1984-1987). The data collected identify neither causes nor specifics as to…

This publication presents a curriculum designed to educate New York City students about the importance of public transportation and to promote an awareness of the public's responsibility to respect and maintain New York City's transit system. The curriculum, designed by the New York City Transit Authority in cooperation with the New York City…

This document is divided into five parts. In Part 1, the reader is introduced to the discussions that follow by an account of the effect of school crime on school climate, and the response of the Teacher Corps and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in creating a joint program in youth advocacy to improve conditions in the…

Crimes against property (vandalism, theft, and burglary) committed by teenagers are increasing at an alarming rate in rural America. The content of this manual aims to reverse this pernicious trend by providing rural Ohio secondary students with preventative education which supplements existing civics and government courses. Hopefully, presenting…

This report presents a number of discipline policy recommendations based on the results of a survey of students, teachers, and administrators in 60 randomly selected high schools in New York State. The bulk of the report is contained in the appendix and presents exemplary discipline programs in public and private secondary schools in New York.…

A well organized school security program is one solution to controlling the increase in school disruption. However, a long-range security program requires more than enforcing regulations. The role of school security is to influence the development of an educational climate where the classroom atmosphere is peaceful. The responsibilities of…

This book was written to present an overview of school violence and vandalism and pulls together in one format many of the diverse elements allied with school violence. A blueprint for action that schools can follow as they pursue measures of crime prevention and control is supplied. The first chapters review the crises of crime and violence in…

One of 52 theoretical papers on school crime and its relation to poverty, this chapter is an attempt to bridge theory, research, experience, and practical responses in schools encountering crime. Based on extensive work in schools experiencing high rates of violence and vandalism, the authors present a brief review of existing theoretical…

This book is a guide to setting up playgrounds from junk materials--used tires, cable reels, inner tubes, and railroad ties, among others--that are child-oriented rather than created primarily for the convenience of adult superintendents. Interwoven with many photographs and plans showing how to use the materials is the author's commentary--part…

Mall-fashioned school teaches shoppers'' the art of living. New Campus plan is developed in old railroad yard. Rhode Island school is remodeled and an addition built in one short summer. School turned inside out to solve problems of security, heat, and money. (Author)

Describes a survey of student patrons of a Nigerian academic library that sought to assess user needs and examine student attitudes toward the library. Findings discussed include prior library experience, effectiveness of library orientation programs, actual use of the library, student relationships with library staff, and student reactions to…

School districts across the country are taking measures in the design and renovation of school buildings that will protect students and staff members. Exterior and interior design possibilities are listed. Schools are also advised to have a districtwide crisis intervention plan, a school safety plan, and an annual safety audit. (MLF)

Reports on a survey of high school students' attitudes toward the destruction of materials in their school library media center. The association of rule breaking with grade level, reasons for the behavior, willingness to report violators, and respondents' preferred preventative measures (e.g., improved photocopying services) are discussed.…

To explore the relationship between vandalism, college residence hall size, and a number of social factors, 688 college students completed the Core Alcohol and Drug Survey (Presley, Meilman, & Lyerla, 1994), the University Residence Environment Scale (Moos, 1988), and answered questions about their television habits and athletic participation.…

A study of campus crime trends from 1974 to 1990 examines the relationships between campus crime and college characteristics. The research drew on merged national databases containing federal crime statistics, community demographic data, and campus characteristics. The results show that campus rates of both violent crime and property crime are…