School violence: a reference handbook

by Finley, Laura L.

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Title Statements

Full title :School violence : a reference handbook / Laura L. Finley.

Summary

"A timely investigation of the history, legislation, and perpetrators of school violence, this guide debunks the myths and misconceptions about this terrible problem of national concern"--

"With school violence on the rise, schools have implemented security safeguards like never before in the form of metal detectors, video cameras, and armed guards. School communities have mixed opinions regarding these drastic prevention measures--many welcome the protection, while some condemn the reminders of violence these tactics evoke. This comprehensive text introduces the history of school violence in the United States, providing an overview of proposed causes--from violent video games, to inadequate parental involvement, to bullying by classmates--and detailing the pros and cons of various deterrents. Experienced criminologist Laura Finley incorporates personal reflections, primary source data, and profiles of key figures to address the painful reality of school shootings and other violent acts. The text expounds upon the characteristics of victims, individuals who are most likely to carry out violence, and common types of assaults. Chapters include a discussion on current legislation; stories of infamous perpetrators; activists who are working to make schools safer; and school, community, and societal risk factors."--Publisher website

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2014
Edition:Second edition

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):ABC-Clio
Place of Publication:Santa Barbara, California
Language:eng
Publication Date:2014

The Physical Object

Description:xx, 357 pages : : illustrations ; : 24 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781610696234, 1610696239
oclc:ocn883207067
LC Classification:LB3013.32
Dewey Decimal:371.7/82

Background and history -- Problems, controversies, and solutions -- Perspectives -- Profiles -- Data and documents -- Resources for further research -- Chronology.

1. Background and history. Types of school violence ; Measuring school violence ; Brief history of school violence incidents ; Legislation and court decisions ; Supreme Court cases -- 2. Problems, controversies, and solutions. Effects of school violence ; Biological theories ; Psychological theories ; Rational choice theory ; Social strain theories ; Social learning theories ; Social control theories ; Labeling theories ; Conflict theories ; Integrated theories ; Feminist theories ; Risk factors ; Individual ; Family ; School ; Community ; Protective factors ; Individual ; Family ; School ; Community ; Interventions ; Anonymous tip lines ; Profiling ; Dress codes and uniforms ; Metal detectors ; Video cameras ; Conflict resolution and peer mediation ; Peaceable schools ; Restorative justice ; School police officers ; Canine searches ; Zero tolerance laws ; Other laws -- 3. Perspectives. A student's perspective on the dangers of bullying / Lashanti Jupp ; Reflections on mean girls / Lauren Lorance ; Sticks and stones ca…

Subjects

EDUCATION -- Educational Policy & Reform Meurtre multiple dans les écoles -- Éta… School shootings School shootings--United States School violence School violence -- Law and legislation School violence -- Law and legislation … School violence -- United States SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Violence in Society United States Violence dans les écoles -- États-Unis