Workbook for Preventing Catastrophic School Violence

This workbook offers a comprehensive review of existing violence prevention programs, which can help schools evaluate their existing programs and select the right approach for them. Author Dr. Jared M. Scherz offers practical guidance on building a prevention paradigm that integrates into the existing mission and vision of a given school.

List of contents

Preface
Introduction

Section I: Assessing Existing Prevention
1.Armed Guards
2.Surveillance and Intelligence
3.Metal Detectors
4.Zero Tolerance
5.Peer Mediation
6.Anti-Bullying Campaigns
7.Mental Health Specialists
8.Threat Assessment Teams
9.Restorative Justice
10.Overview & Conclusions

Section II: Building a Prevention Paradigm
1.Theory and Violence Prevention
2.Involving Parents
3.Using Technology Safely
4.Harnessing Social Media
5.Early Warning Violence Detection System
6.Potential for Violence Inventory

About the author

Dr. Jared M. Scherz is a clinical psychologist, educational consultant, author, and founder of TeacherCoach.com and ufeud.com. Dr. Scherz aspires to improve the health of all schools worldwide.

Summary

This workbook offers a comprehensive review of existing violence prevention programs, which can help schools evaluate their existing programs and select the right approach for them. Author Dr. Jared M. Scherz offers practical guidance on building a prevention paradigm that integrates into the existing mission and vision of a given school.

Product details

• Authors: Jared M. Scherz, Scherz Jared M.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.09.2014
• EAN: 9781475812428
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-1242-8
• No. of pages: 110
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research; SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, EDUCATION / Administration / General, EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General, Organization & management of education, Educational administration and organization, Public safety issues, Social and ethical issues, Educational strategies and policy, Bullying & Anti-Bullying Strategies