School Violence: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues) - Hardcover

"This volume in the Contemporary World Issues series rightly identifies a need for information that defines the term according to the current (not necessarily conventional) wisdom. . . . This source will be helpful to program planners, writers and journalists, school officials, law enforcement units, and other groups and agencies that deal with violence among youth." - ARBA

A timely investigation of the history, legislation, and perpetrators of school violence, this guide debunks the myths and misconceptions about this terrible problem of national concern. * Addresses significant milestones in legislation and policies that have been enacted to respond to and prevent school violence * Contains an informative timeline of key events in the history of school violence and prevention * Highlights key court cases as well as data related to measuring violence * Provides a compilation of best practices for the prevention of school violence * Features perspectives from diverse viewpoints, including administrators, students, and academics