NCJ Number
154749
Date Published
1995
Length
115 pages
Annotation
This is a futures study on what programs rural police agencies can implement to prevent the spread of gang violence into schools.
Abstract
Ten trends were identified that would develop over the next 10 years: family units breaking up, lack of respect for authority in society, lack of "teeth" in juvenile justice systems, court system ineffectiveness, gang sophistication, open campuses, gang activity on school sites, gang-related dress styles, serious crimes by gangs, and weapons on campuses. Identification of high probability events were student shot at school site, closed campuses, public/legislative mandate for safe schools, lawsuit regarding unsafe schools, sworn police officer assigned on campus, police shoot student on campus, school staff member shot, major racially motivated juvenile crime, physical fencing of a high school, and police publicly take on schools. Policy recommendations identify education programs for school staff and students, special enforcement details by the police, technology use, and the implementation of new school rules and regulations. The strategic plan identifies individuals and groups that are critical to the successful implementation of the programs. The transition management plan presents a management structure and identifies a process to implement and maintain programs. The study also includes event and trend forecasting results, graphics, appended data and supplementary information, 15 references, and a 26-item bibliography