School Violence
Recent Additions to This Section (This section features sites added to the page in the last few weeks. Each link is cross-referenced on the page in its proper category.)
Secret Service Safe School Initiative Study dispels myths about school shootings. A great resource.
STATISTICS AND STUDIES National Center for Education Statistics: Bullying Report Results from the 2001 School Crime Supplement to the National Crime Victimization Survey. Threat Assessment in Schools: A Guide to Managing Threatening Situations and to Creating Safe School Climates Victims and the Media Program From the Michigan State University's School of Journalism, this site "educates journalists of today and tomorrow about how to report on victims of violence and catastrophe with the dignity, compassion and sensitivity they deserve." It provides journalists information on trauma and the impact it can have on them. Includes a three-week online course for victim advocates and service providers on how to Build an Effective Media Strategy. National School Safety and Security Services Keep Schools Safe Center at Georgetown University for the Study of Violence: Violence News Center for the Prevention of School Violence Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence: Violence in American Schools College Drinking Study (April 2002) A study by the federally supported Task Force on College Drinking estimated that drinking by college students contributes to 1,400 deaths, 500,000 injuries and 70,000 cases of sexual assault or date rape a year. U.S. Department of Education Campus Security Stats A searchable database of crime at more than 6,000 colleges and universities. The database contains statistics for criminal offenses, hate offenses and arrests for the past three years. U.S. Department of Education: Safe and Drug Free Schools Program The National Criminal Justice Service Site releases an annual report that presents data on violent deaths at schools, other types of violence and crime, nonfatal student and teacher victimization, drug use, and more. NCES Indicators of School Crime and Safety (2001) Comes as a .PDF file. Security on Campus A non-profit group fighting campus violence has articles, studies and other research on campus crime. NCES: Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2001 From the National Center for Education Statistics, this report "presents data on crime at school from the perspectives of students, teachers, principals and the general population." School Violence PAVN A summary of trends and statistics on school safety and violence, sponsored by several government agencies. UK: Success Unlimited Bullying Site Several resources dealing with workplace bullying. UK: Bullying Online A UK journalist shares this site, which is based in England but deals with school bullying issues from all over the world. Many reference and tips for parents, administrators, kids, etc. CNN's School Violence Statistics Several helpful statistics tables. National School Safety Center National Education Association's National Bullying Awareness Campaign Do a search on "bullying." Kids Health for Parents: Bullying and Your Child Youth Violence: A Report of the Surgeon General Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act Takes effect October 2002.
ANALYSIS Bullying Whys This site helps people find information that they may need to help deal with a bullying situation. Run by a woman in Virginia, the site offers links, tips and much, much more. LA Daily News: Terror on the Streets A piece on LA gangs and how they impact neighborhoods and schools. School Shootings in Canada A list from the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.
COVERING/COPING WITH THE TRAUMA Teacher Magazine: Making Schools Safer Some interesting programs that schools are taking to make students safer. MTV: Fight for Your Rights The site offers many resources on bullying and how to deal with it. Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters From the National Institute of Mental Health. Red Cross: Helping Children Cope
VIRGINIA TECH CAMPUS SHOOTINGS
Secret Service Safe School Initiative Study dispels myths about school shootings. A great resource.
National Institute of Mental Health Studies and sources are helpful for background stories.
American College Health Association
Security on Campus Deals with college campus safety. Includes a section on stalking, resources for reporters, etc.
Office of Postsecondary Education: Campus Crime Compare crime data on college campuses.
Poynter.org: Newsroom Guide for Bomb Threat Coverage
Poynter.org: Virginia Tech Shootings Resources
Poynter.org: School Shootings: 1997-2007 Front pages, links and summaries from dozens of tragedies.
COLUMBINE Poynter.org: Remembering Columbine A deep collection of resources, analysis and links about the tragedy.
Salon Magazine's "Massacre in Suburban Denver"
SANTANA San Diego Union Tribune's Santana Shootings Coverage Links to the coverage of the school shootings. Updated regularly.
CYBERBULLYING Cyberbully.org Resources for writing about online bullying. I-Safe.org More resources for writing about online bullying. MindOh.com Bullying Whys This site helps people find information that they may need to help deal with a bullying situation. Run by a woman in Virginia, the site offers links, tips and much, much more.
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