School Violence Prevention

Review Learning Objectives

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

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

Review Learning Objectives

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Youth Violence Prevention Resources/Center for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/youthviolence/index.html

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:

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

Review Learning Objectives

Signs and Symptoms of Violence
Available at website for the National Center for Children Exposed to Violence
https://healthfinder.gov/FindServices/Organizations/Organization.aspx?code=HR3712

National Association for the Education of Young Children
Position on violence
www.naeyc.org in the search bar type position statement on violence

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

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

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