NCJ Number
247426
Date Published
December 2012
Length
3 pages
Annotation
This document examines the issue of increasing law enforcement in schools.
Abstract
Findings show that reducing youth violence in schools can be achieved without law enforcement. Data indicate that more effective forms of preventing violence and intervening before violence occurs include: Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Social and Emotional Learning, student conflict resolution programs, mentoring, cognitive behavioral therapy in schools, and any number of peace resolutions in schools. In addition, schools should use alternatives to removing students from school if they are displaying disruptive behaviors. All are just as effective for maintaining safety in schools and support the primary objective of schools: to provide education. In addition to system level interventions, schools should make sure that students with individual mental health or other special needs receive appropriate services.