school violence

Presents a comprehensive analysis of the psychological causes of school shootings and the reasons why some teens consider violence as a solution to dealing with their own personal issues.

A fifteen-year-old boy becomes the object of a media frenzy and his small Texas town's thirst for vengeance when his only friend shoots sixteen classmates and commits suicide.

Describes the history and status of youth gangs in the United States; provides information about signs and symbols, recruitment, initiation, and other factors that indicate gang activity; and includes suggestions for effective intervention.

Presents more than thirty articles on the topic of school violence, covering such aspects as the search for causes of school violence, the aftermath of violent events such as the Columbine killings, media coverage, and violence and crime in higher education.

Uses real-life examples to illustrate how to handle unwanted touching, verbal abuse, physical violence, and other potentially dangerous situations at school.

Provides parents and educators techniques for identifying, assessing, and managing threatening behavior by students in school settings and describes strategies which can be used to manage potentially violent situations.

Explores how educators, parents, and psychologists are working together to reduce the incidence and prevalence of school violence and other forms of aggression in young people.

Presents theater games and playwriting activities for adolescents and explains how to use drama to help students understand internal and external conflicts and deal with them nonviolently.

Explores the emotional and physical damage of bullying in school and offers suggestions for helping students overcome that damage and begin the healing process.