Violence Goes to School

by John Nicoletti, Sally Spencer-Thomas

Violence Goes to School examines both the why? and the now what? of schoolplace violence. The authors, consultants on the front lines of the Columbine tragedy, give readers a comprehensive overview of the trend of schoolplace violence in America; its effects on our culture, schools, and children; key aspects of prevention; and important strategies for action in the event of a violent incident. The book begins with an in-depth examination and discussion of the current state of youth violence in America. Part Schoolplace Violence Overview includes a chronology of recent incidents with an emphasis on what these incidents have in common. It also includes a brief examination of some workplace violence incidents and outlines how these very similar incidents can lead to better understanding, detection, and prevention of schoolplace violence.

213 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2002