School Violence Prevention

School Violence Prevention

Review Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Identify components of the SAVE legislation.
  2. Detect early warning signs of potentially violent behavior.
  3. Determine the role of the educator in the referral process.
  4. Assess educational and curricular approaches to assist troubled students and help prevent potential violence (e.g., bullying).
  5. Formulate appropriate responses for potentially dangerous situations in schools.

School Violence Prevention

Review Learning Objectives

AASA, The School Superintendents Association
School Safety and Crisis Planning
http://aasacentral.org/school-safety/#a1

Center for Disease Control Violence Prevention
Youth Violence Prevention Resources/Center for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/violence-prevention/

NYCDOE Discipline Code
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/rules-for-students/discipline-code

Project SAVE
Safe Schools Against Violence in Education available at:
Security in the Schools
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/a-412-final-version70b2d643e2644c21b728183efbd323c7.pdf

Statement on Positive Behavior Guidance in Pre-K for All and Early Learn NYC Programs NYC
https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/acs/pdf/early-care-education/Behavior_Management_10_21_12.pdf

The Unintended Consequences of Taking a Hard Line on School Discipline
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/03/us/the-unintended-consequences-of-taking-a-hard-line-on-school-discipline.html

Sandy Hook Public Service Announcement
Video that depicts the signs many all too often ignore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8syQeFtBKc