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Report: Crime at US Public Schools on the Decline

Submitted by Judy Hartnett on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 9:17pm

Violent crime at the nation's schools is declining, and students and schools are reporting less bullying and gang activity. But new government data reports an increase in cyber bullying and youth suicides.

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Toughest Bullying Law in the Country to Take Effect This Fall

News Update
New Jersey's tough bullying law with require schools to develop safety teams, investigate complaints and set a deadline for resolving issues.
Marion Herbert
District Administration, Jul 2011
Tags: 
bullying
criminal conduct
cyberbullying
prevention programs
safety
school climate
social media
social networks
suicide prevention

The Phenomenon Known as Bullicide

Crisis Response
Educators can take a number of proactive steps towards preventing a tragedy.
Scott Poland
District Administration, May 2011
Tags: 
bullying
crisis response
crisis response
cyberbullying
LGBTQ
prevention programs
suicide prevention

Helping Districts Recover From Tragedy

News Update
In December, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools gave $50,000 each to three districts recovering from multiple student suicides.
Marion Herbert
District Administration, Feb 2011
Tags: 
counselors
crisis response
drug prevention
prevention programs
suicide prevention

The Politicization of Bullying

Feature
Opposing opinions on bullying in schools today make for political wrangling.
Victor Rivero and Ken Trump
District Administration, Jan 2011
Tags: 
bullying
cyberbullying
LGBTQ
safety
school climate
suicide prevention

Bus Driver Training

Crisis Response
It is not only about driving the bus. Student management is vital to safety.
Scott Poland
District Administration, Jul 2010
Tags: 
safety
security monitors
suicide prevention

Preventing Cluster Suicides

Crisis Response
Taking the right actions can prevent one suicide from leading to others.
Scott Poland
District Administration, Oct 2009
Tags: 
at-risk
crisis response
high-risk
student
suicide prevention

Suicide Prevention and Schools

Crisis Response
Prevention programs must receive the endorsement of administrators and boards of education.
Scott Poland & David Chartrand
District Administration, Apr 2008
Tags: 
counselors
crisis response
crisis response
prevention programs
suicide prevention

Self-Injury

Professional Opinion
How to understand and help students who engage in this behavior
Scott Poland
District Administration, Feb 2008
Tags: 
suicide prevention
counselors

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