Violence in the Schools
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The problem we are facing today with violence in the schools is a major concern with communities everywhere. Juvenile homicide is twice as common today as it was in the mid 1980's. It isn't the brain that the kids are born with that has changed in half a generation; what has changed though is the easy access to guns and the glorification of revenge in real life and in entertainment. Crime in and around schools is threatening the well being of students, as well as the staff and surrounding communities. It also affects the learning and student achievements. Violence is found more in public schools rather than Catholic schools. Most Catholic schools have less tolerance and is a better teaching environment. It is said that uniforms help to keep more peace in the school. The students don't get made fun of for not wearing the "in look" or name brand clothing. Making fun of, or laughing at other students contribute to low self-esteem, which is one characteristic of a student who brings violence in the schools. In 1997, more than ½ of the schools reported at least one crime incident. Also, in 1997 one out of ten schools reported at least on serious violent crime. Ten percent of all public schools have experienced one or more serious violent crimes, such as, murder, rape, suicide, sexual battery, and physical attack of fighting with a weapon or robbery. Crime and violence seem to be more of a problem in high schools and middle schools rather than elementary schools. In 1997 45% of elementary schools reported on or more acts of violence, middle schools reported 74% and high schools 75%. One of the goals of the National Education Goals was that by the year 2000, all schools in America will be free of drugs, alcohol, violence and the presence of firearms by unauthorized personnel. The also wanted a disciplined environment that is acceptable for learning. This goal has obviously not been reached yet. The crimes that are occurring the most in schools are vandalism, theft/larceny, physical attacks or fighting without a weapon. The report of physical attack or fighting with a weapon was calculated as 6%. Even though weapons related crime is not as high of a percentage as everything else, it is still one of the biggest and must be eliminated. Weapons are one of the worst things that could happen in a school. The school admini... ... middle of paper ... ...et of other people. So there is no real way to explain the tragedies that keep occurring. Let's take preventive measures now, rather than after it occurs. Let's not have a Columbine before something is done. BIBLIOGRAPHY http://www.newsweek.com/nw-srv/printed/us/na/na0618.html http://www.newsweek.com/nw-srv/printed/us/na/na0618.html http://www.newsweek.com/nw-srv/printed/us/na/na0718.html http://www.newsweek.com/nw-srv/printed/us/na/na0818.html http://www.newsweek.com/nw-srv/printed/us/na/na0218.html http://www.cnn.com/specials/1998/schools/ http://education.indiana.edu/cas/tt/v2i3/violence.html http://abcnews.go.com/sections/us/Dailynews/schoolshootings940420.html#lit http://www.pathfinder.com/time/daily/special/photo/denver http://www.newsweek.com/nw-srv/printed/us/na/na0418.html http://www.policy.com/issuewk/98/0525 http://nces.ed.gov/pubs98/violence/98030004.html Newsweek, 12/20/99, Cracking Down on Kids U.S. News & World Report, 12/31/99, Ground Zero of Zero-Tolerance for Violence Christian Science Monitor, 11/18/99, Preventing School Violence Christian Science Monitor, 11/05/99, Making Schools Safer and Violence Free
In this essay, the author
- Opines that violence in schools is a major concern with communities everywhere. juvenile homicide is twice as common today as it was in the mid 1980's.
- Explains that violence is found more in public schools than in catholic schools, and that uniforms help to keep peace in the school. making fun of, or laughing at other students contributes to low self-esteem.
- Explains that 10 percent of all public schools have experienced one or more serious violent crimes, such as murder, rape, suicide, sexual battery, and physical attack with a weapon or robbery.
- Explains that crime and violence seem to be more of a problem in high schools and middle schools rather than elementary schools.
- States that the national education goals were to ensure that all schools in america would be free of drugs, alcohol, violence, and firearms by unauthorized personnel by 2000. this goal has not been reached yet.
- Explains that vandalism, theft/larceny, physical attacks or fighting without a weapon are among the most common crimes in schools.
- Argues that school administration should adopt a zero tolerance strategy or something very similar. when staff and students arrive at school, they should feel safe and secure.
- Explains that school administrations are reviewing security and crisis plans, but they are quick to point out there is no one answer to providing a safe school environment.
- Opines that people have to work towards getting and maintaining school safety. no matter how well prepared or safe anyone thinks a plan is, it will never be 100% foolproof.
- Explains that most incidents can be prevented by students, parents, teachers, or citizens by sharing information with the schools or police.
- Opines that school shootings have all happened in a community where people felt safe. however, the perception of schools being safe has changed since the outbreak.
- Opines that metal detectors, id cards, and security cameras and devices are finding a new home in schools to show people that some type of security measures are being taken.
- Opines that violence on television is a contributor to kids committing violence, but not as big as people make it out to be.
- Explains that the fbi released a 1998 report listing problem characteristics to help parents and educators identify the seriousness of the student's threat.
- Opines that school counselors are a good idea, but they seem to be preoccupied with students with learning disabilities.
- Opines that schools are now adopting a zero tolerance policy. they are pulling out every student who does anything suspicious.
- Explains that in 1998, statistics showed the crime rate in the united states declined 6.4% and murder went down 7.4%. forty years ago a poll showed 50% of u.s. homes had guns, in ‘98 there was 35% reported.
- Explains the four factors that increase youth violence: easy access to weapons, early use of drugs and alcohol, association with antisocial groups, and repeated exposure to violence in the media and television. large, overcrowded schools and classrooms have an impact on school violence.
- Recommends schools keep a zero tolerance policy for any and all acts of violence, reduce the number of unlocked entrances and exits, and require students to carry hall passes when roaming during class.
- Opines that there is no real way to explain the tragedies that keep occurring. let's take preventive measures now, rather than after it occurs.
- Cites newsweek.com's nw-srv and cnn’s specials.
- Cites the following sources: http://www.pathfinder.com/time/daily/special/photo/denver.
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- Opines that it was unfathomable to think that america would encounter many more detrimental school shootings, including the shooting of elementary students in newtown, ct where adam lanza had shot and killed 27 children and faculty.
- Explains that kids as young as twelve are committing acts as dangerous at their own school shootings. in sparks middle school in nevada, twelve-year-old jose reyes took his parents hand gun with him to school.
- Opines that schools should provide more mental health services to students on campus to prevent future disasters.
- Defines bullying as unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance.
- Explains that bullying can start as early as 3 to 5 years old, which is important for children's communication skills. some may act out and become aggressive if they do not get what they want.
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- Explains why people bully for a variety of reasons, such as competition and power, and family issues. bullies feel isolated and not accepted by peers.
- Defines cyber bullying as bullying that takes place using electronic technology. examples include mean text messages or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social networking sites.
- Explains that cyberbullying can happen 24 hours a day, all the time. there are more ways for bullies to reach their victims.
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- Explains the link between bullying and depression. bullies and their victims can live with an increased risk of depression, panic disorder, behavioral, educational, and emotional problems.
- Explains that bullying is one of the most detrimental effects of depression and suicide. teens who commit suicide often suffer from depression.
- Opines that it is impossible to stop bullying forever, but there are important prevention tactics that parents, teachers, and peers can do to help prevent bullying.
- Opines that parents are a huge role in helping prevent bullying. parents should pay attention to the child's behavior and any odd symptoms that may appear, especially an ill feeling towards going to school.
- Explains that there are many awareness programs that spread the issue of bullying and its effects. october is also dedicated to bullying awareness month.
- Explains that if someone needs help, there are many places one can contact to get help. if someone is in immediate danger, call 911 or the national suicide prevention lifeline.
- Concludes that school violence is a widespread issue that must be addressed. school shootings and bullying are some of the biggest issues in today’s school system.
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