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School Violence

School Violence. Violence. The act of purposefully hurting someone. Violence: An expression or release of feelings such as anger or frustration. A way of controlling others to get something they want. Learned behavior that can be changed. Characteristics to Look For.

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School Violence

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  1. School Violence

  2. Violence • The act of purposefully hurting someone. • Violence: • An expression or release of feelings such as anger or frustration. • A way of controlling others to get something they want. • Learned behavior that can be changed.

  3. Characteristics to Look For • Name calling, cursing and abusive language. • Violent threats when angry. • Bringing a weapon to school. • Background of serious disciplinary problems. • Background of drug or alcohol abuse.

  4. Characteristics to Look For (continued) • Few or no close friends. • Preoccupation with weapons, explosives or incendiary devices. • Display of cruelty to animals. • Being a victim of or witnessing neglect or abuse at home. • Bullying or intimidating peers or younger children.

  5. Characteristics to Look For (continued) • Blaming others for difficulties and problems. • Preference of TV shows, reading materials, movies, etc. with violent themes. • Reflections of anger or frustration in writing. • Involvement with gangs or other antisocial groups.

  6. Characteristics to Look For (continued) • Frequent depression and display of significant mood swings. • Threats or attempts to commit suicide. • Tantrums and uncontrollable angry outbursts. • National School Safety Center

  7. When You Recognize Violent Behavior • Be safe. • Tell someone you trust about your concerns. • If necessary, get someone to protect you. • Don’t resort to violence to protect yourself. • Ask a professional for help.

  8. Anger and Violence • Anger is a part of life, but you can free yourself from the cycle of violence by learning to talk about your feelings. • Be strong. • Be safe. • Be cool.

  9. Violence Quiz

  10. CDC Statistics 1997 • 8.3% of high school students carried a weapon. • 5.9% of high school students carried a gun. • 4% of students missed school because they felt unsafe.

  11. CDC Statistics 1997 (continued) • 14.8% of students had been in a physical fight on school property. • 32.9% of students nationwide had property stolen or deliberately damaged at school.

  12. CDC Statistics 1996-1997 • 4,000 incidents of rape • 11,000 incidents of physical attack with a weapon • 7,000 robberies • 190,000 fights • 115,000 thefts • 98,000 incidents of vandalism

  13. Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 • School zone = 1,000 ft. from school grounds • Possession and discharge of weapon punishable by $5,000 and imprisonment not more than five years, or both. • Exceptions?

  14. Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994 • Improvement to 1990 Act • Requires expulsion for not less than one year of any student bringing a weapon to school. • Exception by chief administering officer of local educational agency on case-by-case basis.

  15. School Weapons Policy • Specify the weapons or types of weapons or other objects prohibited. • State any exceptions: • Knives in the kitchen • ROTC • Etc.

  16. School Weapons Policy (continued) • Specify physical areas covered. • Specify either mandatory or discretionary reporting requirements of staff and students to school and law enforcement. • Establish a “Zero Tolerance” policy? • What sanctions? (If not imposed by law,) • Provide for appeal.

  17. School Weapons Policy (continued) • Will a child be allowed or obligated to make up work missed during the suspension? • Usually violations of the weapons policy will also violate state law and will include criminal prosecution. • What about criminal prosecution of parents who aided or permitted a child to violate the policy?

  18. Lockdown Procedures “There is an intruder in the building, please institute lockdown.”

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