Violence in Schools

Sandra Harris

There is no agreed-on definition among educators for violence in schools . Definitions vary from that of the American Psychological Association, which defines violence as “purposefully hurting someone,” to a definition provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), which includes “deprivation.” The CDC definition of violence is a threat of use of force, with a high probability of inflicting pain or damage, or power against a person or group. Yet there is clear agreement that a safe, nonviolent learning environment is necessary for student learning. The most complete report on school crime and safety is the Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2003 Report , which is a joint ...

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