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Olson, John R. – Educational Horizons, 1981
The author describes the vandalism and theft curtailment program developed at Memorial High School in Madison, Wisconsin. The three-phase program, which includes monitoring, management, structural prevention, and long-range attitude development, was designed to respond to students at various stages of Kohlberg's moral reasoning continuum.…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Ethical Instruction, High Schools, Moral Development

Ellis, Joseph R.; Pourchot, Leonard L. – Journal of the Association for the Study of Perception, 1980
The author reviews some of the literature on the causes, extent, and prevention of violence and vandalism in the schools. Two programs designed to incorporate preventive mental health into the schools--Model Me, and Magic Circle--are discussed. (KC)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Delinquency Prevention, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
Blauvelt, Peter D. – Independent School, 1980
Three principles govern school security management: shared responsibility, prompt reporting, and proper planning. Specific strategies, called target-hardening strategies, exist to make schools safer places. This article offers several target-hardening techniques for protecting students, personnel, and property. (AN)
Descriptors: Facility Inventory, Fire Protection, Planning, Prevention
Schnabolk, Charles – School Business Affairs, 1979
The National Council of School Security Administrators lists the advantages and pitfalls of certain alarm systems and policies. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Standards, Performance Specifications
Lauber, Gerald – Security World, 1977
Involvement of the entire community in school security makes the community aware of the problems that exist while establishing the foundation for solutions. Available from: Security World Publishing Co., P.O. Box 272, Culver City, California 90230, $2.00 single copy. (MLF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Police School Relationship, Prevention, School Community Relationship
Lebowitz, Michelle – School Planning and Management, 1997
Describes the Huntsville, Alabama, school district's use of surveillance cameras and other high-tech equipment to ward off arson, theft, and vandalism. Discusses how these efforts reduced repair and replacement costs and helped the district retain its insurance coverage. (GR)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Crime Prevention, Elementary Secondary Education, Public Schools
Arterburn, Tom R. – American Libraries, 1996
Discusses how libraries can deal with criminal and disruptive behavior, including vandalism, theft, and threats toward individual safety. Security measures proposed and/or implemented by various public and academic libraries, and the Library of Congress, are highlighted. Also included are a list of crisis prevention tips and suggestions for…
Descriptors: Aggression, Crime Prevention, Libraries, Library Personnel

Mayer, G. Roy – Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 2002
Public schools that use punitive approaches toward student discipline can unwittingly promote violence and other antisocial behavior. This article reviews constructive and preventive methods to reduce school violence and vandalism. Various strategies are presented and discussed. (Contains 62 references.) (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Discipline Policy, Positive Reinforcement, Prevention

Cohen, Andrew – Athletic Business, 2002
Discusses how vulnerable lockers are to vandalism and thieves, offering examples from various athletic facilities of both forcible and "light-fingered" theft. (EV)
Descriptors: Crime Prevention, Equipment Storage, Locker Rooms, Physical Education Facilities

Richmond, Douglas R. – Journal of Law and Education, 1989
University residence hall administrators employ a variety of strategies, including group billing, to combat vandalism. Reviews theoretical and practical bases for group billing; examines potential challenges to the practice; and offers recommendations for residence administrators and university counsel. (MLF)
Descriptors: College Housing, College Students, Dormitories, Group Behavior

Cardinali, Richard – Journal of Educational Media and Library Sciences, 1995
Discusses issues of database security and integrity, including computer crime and vandalism, human error, computer viruses, employee and user access, and personnel policies. Suggests some precautions to minimize system vulnerability such as careful personnel screening, audit systems, passwords, and building and software security systems. (JKP)
Descriptors: Computer Security, Crime Prevention, Databases, Information Systems
Grealy, Joseph I. – Security World, 1974
Published by Security World Publishing Co., Inc., P.O. Box 272, Culver City, CA 90230.
Descriptors: Crime, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
Reiss, Martin H. – Security World, 1974
Published by Security World Publishing Co., Inc., P.O. Box 272, Culver City, CA 90230.
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Crime, Electronic Equipment, Elementary Secondary Education
Hill, Frederick W. – American School and University, 1974
The author feels that vandals should feel the full weight of social disapproval of their acts, that equipment and facilities designed to guard confidential material must be given greater consideration, and that school business officials should speed up bill payments to vendors. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Confidentiality, Educational Facilities, Financial Policy, Law Enforcement
Modern Schools, 1974
The installation of an area lighting tower combines increased security with economic savings at Kansas State University. (Author)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Educational Facilities Improvement, Electricity, Higher Education