Resources

School violence prevention

October 03, 2009

OSBA resources

Tips for dealing with, preventing crises at schools - Excerpts from National School Public Relations Association guidelines for violence prevention and communications during and after a crisis.

Crisis management resources - How to prepare for a crisis and what to do when it strikes.

Emergency Response Quick-Step Reference - This OSBA publication tells administrators and building staff what to do in school emergencies.

Sample bully/harassment policy - Oregon law requires that school districts have anti-harassment policies.

Emotionally Armed and Dangerous (642k ) - This 2002 Focus on Critical Issues explores school violence and offers school safety strategies and best practices for policy leaders.

State resources

Lane ESD - Prevention Services provides consulting, on-site assistance and training to help teachers change student behavior and create a positive school-wide climate and learning environment

Oregon Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) - Oregon Department of Justice information for students, parents and educators to help ensure “safe surfing” on the Internet.

State and National resources

American Association of School Administrators - Professional organization for school leaders that can provide resources and links on school violence and safety.

Center for the Prevention of School Violence - Established in 1993; a resource for dealing with school violence. Center focuses on making schools safe and secure so that every student is able to attend a school free of fear and conducive to learning.

Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence - CSPV was founded in 1992 with a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to provide informed assistance to groups committed to understanding and preventing violence, particularly adolescent violence. Located at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Kentucky Center for School Safety - Information and materials concerning violence prevention operated by a consortium of three Kentucky universities and the Kentucky School Boards Association.

National Crime Prevention Council - Nonprofit organization whose mission is to help America prevent crime and build safer, stronger communities. Home of McGruff, the crime dog.

Northwest Regional ESD's The Safety Zone - Information and material related to school safety.

National School Safety Center - Site includes resources for educators, parents, and reporters.

Operation Respect - Order Peter Yarrow's Don't Laugh At Me materials (free) to encourage the healthy expression of feelings, caring and cooperation, conflict resolution and appreciation of differences.

Safeguarding Our Children: An Action Guide - New resource from the U.S. Dept. of Ed. and the U.S. Dept. of Justice to help schools and communities prevent violence.

Arkansas Safe School Initiative - Funded by a grant from the U.S. Dept. of Justice, the center's goal is to help reduce violence and violence-related behavior in our country’s schools.

More publications, studies, reports - A comprehensive list of national organizations reports, studies and publications on school violence prevention.