Includes bibliographical references (pages 103-119) and index.
Contents:
1. School violence : definition and history -- Functions and effects of media -- Purpose of this book -- Statistics -- Definition -- History -- Colonial period (1600-1775) -- National period (1776-1830) -- Common school era (1830-1860) -- Progressive school era (1860-1960) -- Kaleidoscopic era (1960-present) -- Conclusion -- Questions -- Questions for thought -- 2. Bullying -- Elements of bullying -- Characteristics of bullies -- Theories to explain bullying -- Physical traits -- Sociopathy -- Social learning -- Characteristics of victims and bystanders -- Consequences of bullying -- Failure to react -- Effect of media -- Criminal justice responses -- Conclusion -- Questions -- Questions for thought -- 3. School shootings : 1974-2000 -- Time and place -- Region and country -- Year -- Month -- Time preceding shooting -- Victims and offenders -- Murder victims -- Injured victims -- Number of shooters -- Gender of shooters -- Age of shooters -- Shootings plus -- Suicide -- Family killed -- Bullying -- Columbine revisited -- Conclusion -- Questions -- Questions for thought -- 4. Gangs, cliques, the Goths, anime, and legal responses -- Gangs -- Why join? -- Strain theory -- Differential association -- Evolution and development -- Hate and melancholy -- History and risk -- Risk factors to membership -- Female gang members -- Franchising -- Leaving the gang -- Gangs and school crime -- Cliques -- The Gothic culture -- Anime -- Anti-gang responses -- Conclusion -- Questions -- Questions for thought -- 5. Warning signs, pre-incident indicators of Columbine, and teachers' perceptions -- Warning signs -- Poor academic achievement -- Disciplinary problems -- Difficulties with peers -- History of peer violence -- Aggression is normal -- Involvement with alcohol and/or drugs -- Access to firearms -- History of family problems -- Columbine's pre-incident indicators -- Teachers' perceptions -- Conclusion -- Questions -- Questions for thought -- 6. Controlling the school environment : criminal justice responses -- Criminal justice responses -- Legislation -- Zero tolerance -- Police presence, security, and training -- Proactive approaches to reduce violence -- School safety policies -- Counselor involvement -- Prevention programs -- Evaluations of responses -- Legislation -- Zero tolerance -- Police presence, security, and training -- Counselor involvement -- Prevention programs -- Conclusion -- Questions -- Questions for thought.
Summary:
"This book provides a foundation for the study of school violence, beginning with an analysis of the shootings at Columbine and going on to discuss all forms of aggression in schools. The authors provide a history of school violence in America theories to explain bullying, and teachers' perceptions of this violence - and suggest ways that teachers and other school personnel can predict, control, and prevent outbursts of violence. Also included are discussions on the effects of the media on school violence, as well as the criminal justice system's responses." "This book is a resource for courses in criminal justice, teacher education, and all youth workers and counselors in schools and the community."--Jacket.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.