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Annual Report on School Safety, 1998 (NCJ 173934) October 1998
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48 page(s)
Provides parents, schools, and the community with an overview of the scope of school crime, and describes actions schools and communities can take to address this critical issue. This report includes data that indicate a substantial amount of crime, including violent crime, against both students and teachers. Steps for developing and implementing a comprehensive school safety plan are described. Presents a description of the nature and extent of crime and violence on school property. This report shows what measures some schools have taken to prevent or address school violence and provides parents, students, and educators with information and resources to evaluate and enhance their own school's level of safety. It includes profiles of schools that have put in place programs that include school security, education in violence prevention, counseling, and specialized student services.
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