Teachers are creating a public awareness and a demand for solutions to violence and vandalism in the schools. Police, parents, legislators, and teacher associations must work together to solve the problem. (JD)

Previous methods of classifying motives for firesetting into categories such as "revenge" and "excitement" have been criticized for their failure to reflect the heterogeneity of firesetting. In this study, 17 young firesetters were interviewed. In keeping with previous studies, six distinct groups emerged. Implications for…

"Sleazeware" is the authors' term for spyware, adware, malware, trackware, foistware, trojans, and other programs that sleaze into computers, either as a hidden component or by tricking someone into downloading them. Once in the machine, the program phones home for purposes ranging from simply reporting where people browse to downloading…

In this article, the author explains how antivirus programs work. He also explains how performances of various antivirus programs vary from one to another. He also takes a look at 13 antivirus programs and explains which of these will keep computers protected. These programs include: (1) Sophos Anti-Virus Version 3.86.2; (2) McAfee VirusScan 9.0;…

This report presents findings on crime and violence in U.S. public schools, using data from the 2005-06 School Survey on Crime and Safety (SSOCS:2006). Developed by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and supported by the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools of the U.S. Department of Education, SSOCS asks public school principals…

Security personnel can help administrators develop ways to combat the ill effects crime has on education programs. (Author)

The problem of graffiti on New York's subway trains is examined. Deterrence and "therapy" approaches to reduce graffiti writing are suggested. (MC)

Six case histories exemplify current practices in some of the successful school security programs. (Author)

This article describes present problems in public parks, discusses the reasons for the unrest and the current blaming of public agencies, and proposes public assistance and involvement. (JA)

Traces the growth of a professional approach to security problems as student criminal actions mount. (Author)

Several recommendations for reducing window breakage and other acts of vandalism in schools. (RA)

Discusses increasing insurance costs for school districts and lists ways for schools to cut down insurance losses. (MK)