Violence in United States Schools Mrs. Angie Bagley Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

PUBLIC POLICY ANALYST STEP 1: DEFINE THE PROBLEM STEP 2: GATHER THE EVIDENCE STEP 3: IDENTIFY THE CAUSES STEP 4: EXAMINE THE EXISTING POLICY STEP 5: DEVELOP NEW SOLUTIONS STEP 6: SELECT THE BEST SOLUTION

What is does school violence mean in the United States? It is a major public health issue for both individuals and communities. Each year, more than 5,000 youths between the ages of 15 and 24 die by homicide, making homicide the second leading cause of death for this age group. Use the following worksheet to record your work. CLICK HERE FOR WORKSHEET #1

Did your definition match? It is a social problem that affects many people in various ways. Behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage or kill someone. Some synonyms include ferocity, cruelty, barbarity, sadism and brutality. It takes different forms: family violence, peer group violence, community violence and, hate crimes. School Violence leads to violent crimes out of school.

Let's review school violence Examples of violence are; bullying, fighting, weapon use, electronic aggression and, gang violence. School violence occurs on; school property, the way to or from school and/or on the way to or from a school sponsored event.

- Use the CDC Website - Collect Data - Complete WORKSHEET 2 Research Data - Use the CDC Website - Collect Data - Complete WORKSHEET 2

Data of Violence in Schools 5.4% percent of students in grades 9-12th reported carrying a weapon ( gun, knife or club) to school. 7.4 percent of students in grades 9-12th reported being injured in school. During the 2009-2010 school year there were 17 homicides of students ages 5-18 in schools. In 2010, there were 820,000 nonfatal victimization at school among 12-18 years old.

What are the causes of school violence? - As a group Identify the causes and the reasons why these things happen. - Infer using world knowledge - Complete worksheet 3

Let's review the causes of school violence Mental illness Prior history of violence Drug, alcohol, or tobacco use Association with delinquent peers Poor family functioning Poor grades in schools Poverty in the community http://dailynightly.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/08/ 25/16899570-to-prevent-school-violence- teachers-learn-how-to-spot-mental-illness

Policy on school Violence in the United States STRYVE: Striving To Reduce Youth Violence Everywhere. - Aids the communities in creating better relationships between the youth and the adults. - Aids all areas to create mentoring approaches that fit their needs. - Up to date research is made available to aid in the teaching and understand of school violence in the United States. CHECK OUT THEIR SITE: FACT SHEET AND STRYVE site

Let's evaluate a policy - Evaluate a school violence policy by using worksheet 4

Suggested solutions to violence in schools Complete worksheet 5 by Using what you learned from worksheets 3 and 4.

Suggestions you may have said were - Establish youth mentoring programs in schools. - Courses that promote self-awareness, and help with problem solving, conflict-resolution and teamwork.

What do you suggest? Analyze the solutions from worksheet 5 by completing worksheet 6 In your group discuss what you think would help prevent violence in schools.

Let's discuss your suggestions! Were your suggestions feasible and/or effective?

Resources CDC Division of Violence Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/ CDC Division of Adolescent and Schools Academic Centers for Exellence on Youth Violence Prevention Stop Bulllying