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This book explores the growing crisis in school safety and security.
List of contents
Acknowledgement
Preface
Chapter 1: From Grade School to Guns: The History of Violence in American Schools
Chapter 2: Actions Around the World: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Student Safety
Chapter 3: Bad Behavior in School and Cyberspace: Bullying and its Role in School Violence
Chapter 4: What We See is What We Get: The Role of Society and the Media in School Violence
Chapter 5: Protocols that Protect: Successful Systems to Ensure School Safety
Chapter 6: All are Invited: Addressing the Needs of Marginalized Student Populations
Chapter 7: Strong Partners in Prevention: School-Community-Police Relations
References
About the Authors
About the author
Nicholas D. Young, PhD, EdD has worked in diverse professional roles for more than 30 years, serving as a teacher, principal, counselor, special education director, graduate professor, graduate dean, superintendent of schools, and longtime psychologist with clinical and educational specialties. Dr. Young holds several graduate degrees including a PhD in educational administration and an EdD in psychology. He was named the Massachusetts Superintendent of the Year and completed a distinguished Fulbright Program. Dr. Young has also published extensively in the fields of counseling, psychology, and education.
