+ SCHOOL VIOLENCE STATISTICS JaRon Brown Shireisla Kelly Keiara
Jimison
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+ WHAT IS SCHOOL VIOLENCE? Any form of violent activity or
activities inside the school premises Includes bullying, physical
abuse, verbal abuse, brawls, shooting, etc.. Bullying and physical
abuse are the most common forms of school violence Extreme cases
such as murder and shootings have occurred
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+ FACTORS RELATED TO SCHOOL VIOLENCE There are many factors
that exist about school violence School violence only happens among
poorly educated children? School violence is caused by children who
come from problem homes? If you dont want trouble you should just
look the other way when you see violence?
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+ CONTINUED Children who commit violent acts should be locked
away forever? There is no solution to school violence? Small people
are picked on more than large people?
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+ PREVENTION OF SCHOOL VIOLENCE There are community based
initiatives Aggressors, Victims, and Bystanders (AVB) Violence
Prevention Curriculum PeaceBuilders School programs Conflict
resolution and peer mediation Lions-Quest Working Toward Peace
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+ SCHOOL VIOLENCE STATISTICS 2 of 3 elementary students spend
their day afraid and avoid public settings such as cafeteria,
restrooms, hallways Every school day 160,000 miss school because of
fear 80% of high school students, 90% of elementary and middle
school students reported they had been bullied
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+ SCHOOL VIOLENCE STATISTICS 15% of fourth through eighth
graders reported distress from bullying 62% of younger bullied
males reported being physically bullied (hit, kicked, poked) 22% of
fourth through eighth graders reported academic difficulties due to
peer abuse
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+ SCHOOL VIOLENCE STATISTICS Six times more likely to be
convicted of crime by age 24 Five times more likely to have serious
record by age 30 More likely to perpetuate violence (domestic
violence, child abuse, sexual assault, hate crimes
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+ SCHOOL VIOLENCE STATISTICS According to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), fewer than 1% of all
homicides among school-age children happen on school grounds or on
the way to and from school. In 2006 there were 29 reported cases of
violent crimes for every 1,000 students. In a 7 year period 116
kids were killed due to school violence.
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+ SCHOOL VIOLENCE STATISTICS In a 2003 survey of high school
students, 17.1% had carried a weapon to school during the 30 days
preceding the survey. 71% of public elementary and secondary
schools experienced at least one violent incident during the 1999-
2000 school year, according to school principals. In 1999, 12% of
12- through 18- year old students reported experiencing any form of
victimization at school.
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+ SCHOOL VIOLENCE STATISTICS In 1999, 12- through 18-year old
students living in urban and suburban locales were equally
vulnerable to serious violent crime at school. In 1999, one in six
teachers report having been the victim of violence in or around
school. This compares to one in nine teachers in 1994.
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+ SCHOOL VIOLENCE STATISTICS Nationwide, 15% of high school
students had participated in a physical fight in 1998. 57% of
expulsions for bringing firearms to school involved high school
students, 33% involved junior/middle school students, and 10%
involved elementary school students.
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+ SCHOOL VIOLENCE STATISTICS
http://www.koco.com/r/27766418/detail.html
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+ School Fights Michele Harris
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+ Statistics In a recent national survey students reported on
involvement in school fights during high school. More than 1 in 3
students had been in a physical fight. 1 in 7 students had fought
on school property. 1 in 9 students were hurt badly enough during a
fight to seek medical treatment.
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+ More Statistics These statistics show some of the reasons as
to why fights start amongst adolescents. 54% of students were
involved in a fight because they felt insulted. 42% chose to fight
someone because he or she was either hit, pushed, shoved, or
bumped. 39% of students could not control their anger. 34% fought
because of peer pressure. 19% were involved in a fight over a
girlfriend or boyfriend. And 17% just wanted a reputation.
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+ Why Adolescents Fight Fighting and arguing comes naturally to
adolescents. Through this they learn assertiveness, negotiation
skills, and conflict resolution. What makes children continue to
fight in school and elsewhere depends on how the parents,
guardians, and peers react to these conflicts and how those
children choose to handle them.
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+ Examples When parents and teachers notice violent behavior in
adolescents it is best to point out the correct ways to handle such
events. Yelling, cursing, ignoring the issue only worsens the
problem and leads to greater chances of the adolescent repeating
such behavior. Taking time to explain his or her behavior and why
it is wrong helps halt violent actions., Modeling is a beneficial
way of teaching someone how to portray positive actions.
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+ Fighting Contd Teaching adolescents the proper skills on how
to handle fighting and arguments keeps them from developing a
negative self image as well as negative habits of self-discipline.
Fighting amongst adolescents is so common that may dismiss it as a
natural phase in growing up. Fights and arguments are in fact a
part of development for adolescents. However, many students have
recently reported carrying weapons such as guns, knives, clubs,
etc. as a means of self defense, protection, or their way of
solving a dispute. This shows that not only are adolescents getting
into fights, but now some have taken it as far as having the intent
to seriously harm or even kill another individual.
+ Overview of Youth Gangs Youth Gangs are defined as groups of
youth between the ages of 10-24 with clearly defined leadership and
hierarchy, territorial identification, gang rivalry and
participation in antisocial, illegal, and violent activities. In
2005 36% percent of students surveyed said there were gang
activities within school settings. Gang attraction- friendship,
self- esteem, identity, excitement Estimated 23,388 youth gangs
across the nation
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+ Gang Activities Drug Sales- Mainly cocaine and marijuana
Milling- gaining of territory or turf, can be just a street corner
or a certain bench in a park Auto Theft Concealing Weapons in
Schools Wearing of Gang Paraphernalia Certain Style of Dress and
Grooming- Sagging of pants. Adopting Colors ( i.e. Crips blue,
Bloods- red) Gang Recruitment- jumping in. Fight another gang
member. Engage in illegal acts such as auto theft, assault, or even
drive-by shootings.
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+ Areas with a lack of community Low- income households Poor
school Performance, failure to adjust Family atmosphere Peer Group
relationships Delinquency Aggressive Behaviors Drug and/or Alcohol
use Higher Retention/Drop out Rate Risk Factors: Warning Signs of
Possible Gang Involvement:
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+ Female Involvement In Gangs Usually viewed as: 1) Sex
objects, or 2) Tomboys (masculine Females) Between 8-11% of gang
members are females Reasons behind females joining gangs is
usually: friendship or self- affirmation Usually commit less
violent crimes such as car theft, or fraud
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+ Types of Gangs Gang Group of persons with a common identity
who interact on a regular basis, and engage in criminal, and
unacceptable behavior Street Gangs Group of persons engaged in a
wide variety of illegal activities. Location is key factor. Copycat
gang Group of persons that emulate, or copy the behaviors of urban
gangs. This are also known as surface gangs. Partake in minor
criminal acts. Pretend Gang School age children that engage in gang
like activities as a part of play
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+ Gang Demographics African American Gangs Inner City. Mainly
focused in drug trafficking. Emphasis on image, and maintaining
fear and control of an area. Caucasian Gangs Partaking of drugs and
alcohol are priority. Violence is usually limited to robberies,
vandalism, and hate crimes. Asian Gangs Extremely organized.
Overall goal is financial profit. Crimes include extortion,
kidnapping, robbery. Latino Gangs Want control over a neighborhood.
Emphasis on protection. Crimes are usually drive-by shootings, and
assults.
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+ Luke Woodham Sarah Isaac
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+ The Story October 1, 1997 Started with the murder of his
mother by stabbing and beating her. He then began his rampage at
Pearl High School He shot his ex-girlfriend Christina Menefee, 16,
and her friend Lydia Dew, 17 and wounding seven others during the
attack
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+ The Words Spoken Before the Murders: Minutes before he
started the shooting, he gave the following message to a friend -
"I am not insane, I am angry. I killed because people like me are
mistreated every day. I did this to show society, push us and we
will push back.... All throughout my life, I was ridiculed, always
beaten, always hated. Can you, society, truly blame me for what I
do? Yes, you will.... It was not a cry for attention, it was not a
cry for help. It was a scream in sheer agony saying that if you
can't pry your eyes open, if I can't do it through pacifism, if I
can't show you through the displaying of intelligence, then I will
do it with a bullet."
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+ What Brought Him to This Point: Woodham insisted that Grant
Boyette and several others members of a cult like group called The
Kroth "The reason all this happened is that I was heartbroken,"
Woodham said. "I could have gotten over it, but Grant wouldn't let
me... he told me I had to kill my mama... I had to get my revenge
on Christina."
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+ The Convictions: He is currently incarcerated and serving two
life sentences without the possibility of parole He is currently
incarcerated at Mississippi State Penitentiary in Sunflower County
He was convicted and sentenced to the Mississippi State
Penitentiary at Parchman boot camp for six months and five years of
supervised probation. Luke WoodhamBoyette
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+ Columbine Stefani Buller
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+ Basic Facts About Columbine April 20, 1999 2 shooters Eric
Harris Dylan Klebold 12 students killed. 1 teacher killed More than
20 people injured. The shooters then committed suicide.
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+ A Planned Attack According to journals, notes, and videos
that Dylan and Eric left to be discovered, Dylan had been thinking
of committing suicide as early as 1997 and they both had begun
thinking about a large massacre as early as April 1998 - a full
year before the actual event. Dylan and Eric used the Internet to
find recipes for pipe bombs and other explosives. They amassed an
arsenal, which eventually included guns, knives, and 99 explosive
devices.
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+ No one can say for sure why Dylan and Eric committed such a
horrific crime. Many people have come up with theories including
being picked on in school, violent video games (Doom), violent
movies (Natural Born Killers), music, racism, Goth, problematic
parents, depression, and more. Although no one noticed signs of the
boys having violent plans there were clues to be found such as
journals, plans and explosives in the boys rooms. When the two boys
entered high school, they found it difficult to fit into any of the
cliques. As is too common in high school, the boys found themselves
frequently picked on by athletes and other students. Many still
feel that something like this cannot happen to them but it can! Be
sure to always be aware of the warning signs
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+ Bullying Subgroup Kendra Smith Alisha Poole Brandi Ellis
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+ SMALL SIZE VIOLENCE
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7359821n
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+ What is Bullying? Bullying is defined as the process of
intimidating or mistreating somebody weaker or in a more vulnerable
situation. Bullying contains the following elements: 1. The person
doing the bullying has more power than the one being victimized. 2.
Bullying is often organized, systematic, and hidden. 3. A victim of
bullying can be hurt physically, emotionally, or
psychologically.
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+ Forms of Bullying 1. Physical 2. Nonphysical A. Verbal B.
Nonverbal i. Direct ii.Indirect 3. Damage to property 4. Cyber
bullying http://whatsyourstory.trendmicro.com/internet-
safety/Video.do?ident=cyberbullying-0
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+ Who is most likely to be bullied Same Sex Minorities
Overweight People Cultural Groups Anyone who shows weakness
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+ Reasons People are Bullied Race Religion Sexuality Being
clever (causes jealousy) Having a learning disability (dyslexia)
Quiet introverted people Media.smh.com-video School yard bullying
tables turn
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+ Prevention of Bullying in Schools Schools can minimize
bullying through: Prevention Programs Consist of components such
as: Educating students about bullying Consistent Enforcement of
Consequences (good or bad) Encouragement of Pro-Social Behavior
Train staff to recognize bullying and to effectively stop bullying
when it occurs
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+ Anti-Bullying Programs vs. Bullying Prevention Programs Tend
to focus on: Increased supervision Identifying or labeling and
punishing perpetrators until bullying no longer occurs Effects: One
study showed that this type of approach increased the number of
students who reported being bullied by twenty percent. Focus on:
Teaching all students skills needed to meet their social needs
without bullying Changing any aspect of the school culture that may
promote aggressive behavior According to Rigby, this approach is
much more likely to result in the desired outcome. Anti-Bullying
ProgramsBullying Prevention Programs
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+ One of the most widely used programs is the Olweus Bullying
Prevention Program. This program was created by a man named Dr. Dan
Olweus. His program is one of the most researched and widely
adopted bullying prevention program in the school. In 1983, in
response to the suicide of three adolescent boys, Norways Ministry
of Education initiated a national campaign against bullying in
schools. Soon after Olweus developed the fist version of his
program
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+ How can Parents Help? The American Psychological Association
recommends that parents: Watch your child for signs they might be
being bullied Teach your child how to handle being bullied without
being crushed or defeated Set boundaries with technology
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+ In Addition The APA suggests that parents of children who are
engaged in the act of bullying should get involved by: Educating
your child about bullying Modeling positive examples in their
relationships with other people and with their children as well
Looking for and addressing self-esteem issues that could be causing
the childs mean tendencies Disciplining their child for any acts of
bullying
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+ Bullying Long and short-term Effects
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+ Long-Term Effects of Bullying Emotional Abuse Feeling
Powerless Incapability Low self-confidence Becoming an outsiders
Damage to a persons self confidence
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+ Long-Term Continued Reduced Job Opportunities Desire for
revenge Lingering feelings of anger Overly sensitive Increased
incidents of continued bullying and victimization
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+ Short-term Effects Anger Depression Avoidance of Bullying
Setting Greater incidence of Illness Lower grades than non- bullied
peers Suicidial Thoughts and feelings
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+ Interesting Research !!! In one British bullying survey, 20%
of the sample attempted suicide secondary to having been bullied,
whereas only 3% of participants who are not bullied attempted
suicide.