Crime Prevention Part I SCHOOL SAFETY & SECURITY ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009) Institute for Criminal Justice Studies (ICJS)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learning Objective: The student will be able to identify, explain School safety and security issues and recommend intervention & prevention strategies. Learning Objective: The student will be able to identify and explain factors affecting school safety. Learning Objective: The student will be able to identify and explain key components of school safety planning. Learning Objective: The student will be able to identify and explain a plan for engaging the community for safer schools. ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

School Crime and Violence Youth are the most victimized people in the United States. Youth were victims of about 1.9 million nonfatal crimes while at school in Two-thirds of student victimization was by theft. One-third of student victimization was by violent crime. Source: Indicators of School Crime and Violence, U.S. Department of Education, 2007

School Crime and Safety Students say 7% 7% were bullied 9%threatenedinjured with a weapon 9% were threatened or injured with a weapon 13% 13% reported being in a fight on school property

School Crime and Safety Students say 21% 21% reported gangs in their schools 29% 29% were offered or given drugs 36%12% 36% saw hate graffiti; 12% were the victims of hate speech ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

School Crime and Safety *Violence includes rape, sexual assault, robbery, simple assault, and aggravated assault. Source: Indicators of School Crime and Violence, U.S. Department of Education, 2005 ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Physiological Safety Belongingness & Love Esteem Self- Actualization LEARNING ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Impact on Achievement obstacle to student achievement “Theft and violence at school and while going to and from school can lead to a disruptive and threatening environment, physical injury, and emotional stress, and can be an obstacle to student achievement.” Source: Elliott, Hamburg, and Williams, 1998 ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Factors Affecting Safety School security Hardware Technology Protocols Policies ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Factors Affecting Safety CPTED School design (CPTED) Access control Natural surveillance Territorial reinforcement Target hardening ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Factors Affecting Safety School climate ValuesNormsAttitudes ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

School Climate Issues Bullying, intimidation, and isolation Harassment and prejudice Social cliques Theft and graffiti ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

School Climate Issues Lack of connectedness Lack of student reporting of crime and safety issues Disrespect between teachers/staff and students ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Safe Schools Positive school climate and atmosphere Clear and high academic and disciplinary expectations of students Strong student attachment to the school Source: Trends and Issues Affecting School Safety, 2007 ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Safe Schools – Cont’d High levels of both student participation and parent involvement Values and practices that make everyone feel included; appreciation of diversity Source: Trends and Issues Affecting School Safety, 2007 ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Safe Schools – Cont’d Building and grounds are well maintained. Students feel safe reporting crime and safety problems to staff. Disciplinary and safety problems are quickly and appropriately addressed. ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Safe Schools – Cont’d Access is controlled and visitors are monitored. All staff actively supervise students both inside and outside the classroom. All areas are safe by design (CPTED) or by staff supervision. ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Safe Schools Planning Establish a team. Assess needs. Prioritize needs. Develop and implement a plan. An all hazards Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Who Should Be Involved? Students School Administrators Staff, and Board Parents and Caregivers SRO, School Police Officers, and Local Law Enforcement Police and First Responders Elected Officials And Community Leaders Mental Health Professionals Social Workers Board of Education and District Staff Local Business Leaders Community-based Organizations Faith Community & VIPS Juvenile Justice Neighborhood Watch and Crime Prevention Groups News Media ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Needs Assessment Collect existing indicator data. Crime Prevention Survey for parents, staff, & students about their safety concerns. ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Needs Assessment Assess Climate Security Design (CPTED Survey) Conduct an inventory of assets. ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Prioritize Needs What’s important? What’s feasible? ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Develop a Plan Set measurable objectives that include Time frame Desired change. Select effective programs and intervention – prevention strategies. ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Develop a Plan – Cont’d Break the plan down step-by- step. Have you incorporated all requirements under Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code? Is plan holistic (all hazards)? ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Develop a Plan – Cont’d Can EOP handle all hazards identified using existing resources and assets? Have you identified and coordinated with external resources? Have you scheduled annual rehearsals? ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Develop a Plan – Cont’d What will be the staff training requirements? Who will provide what training and when? What are the resources to correct design (CPTED) flaws? ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Engaging the Community Involve community members on the planning team. Gather their feedback through surveys. Analyze data. Involve them through a forum such as PTA or PTO. ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Engaging the Community Consult them as needed for expertise. EMPOWER Ask for their support of measures. “EMPOWER” people to become part of the solution. ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Parents and Caregivers Program development and implementation Cultural/diversity programming Safety patrols to and from school ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Parents and Caregivers Mentoring and volunteering (can serve as hallway, playground, and lunchroom monitors) Visitor check-in desk or table Advocacy to elected officials and school board Neighborhood Watch and/or Volunteers In Police Service ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Parents and Caregivers Offer English Classes Offer Parenting classes Offer night classes for parents who desire to change their lives, learn and move forward. ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Community Service Providers Identifying learning and behavioral problems Counseling Resolving conflicts and providing alternatives to violence Conducting parent education programs ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Community Service Providers Teaching social skills Providing afterschool and in- school programming Providing safe havens for kids ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Law Enforcement and First Responders Information-sharing and collaboration Training for staff in emergency response Joint training School Staff, School Resource Officers & local law enforcement agency ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Law Enforcement & First Responders Training for School Resource and Law Enforcement Officers Specialized School-Based Law Enforcement (SBLE) Officer certification training. Juvenile Laws - Education Code Specialized tactics ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Law Enforcement & First Responders Training for School Resource and Law Enforcement Officers – Cont’d: ICJS & NASRO Intervention & Prevention Strategies D.A.R.E. Officer certification for all campus officers G.R.E.A.T. Officer certification for all campus officers ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Law Enforcement and First Responders Law-related education for students CPR and first aid classes for staff and students Mentoring and tutoring ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Legal and Business Communities Legal alternatives and advice Supervise student courts and train students how to run them Afterschool employment or internships ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Legal and Business Communities In-kind or monetary donations Mentoring and volunteering Staff training and education Safe havens for kids ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Community and State Leaders Speak at awareness-building events Provide influential leadership Build support in the community Provide expertise on available alternative and supplementary resources ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

CONCLUSION There are no bad children there are simply children who make bad decisions. “All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing” To give-up and not even try is the greatest failure & tragedy of all.

QUESTIONS ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

TAKE A 15-Minute BREAK When you come back we will have your FINAL TEST. ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Resources Stopping School Violence: A Dozen Things – A set of six reproducible tip sheets, one each for parents, students, teachers, law enforcement, principals, and others Caregivers’ Guide to School Safety and Security – An informational guide for parents and community members Safer Schools: Strategies for Educators and Law Enforcement Seeking To Prevent Violence Within Schools School Safety and Security Toolkit – A step-by- step guide to school safety planning; includes tools for assessing needs and developing an action plan (CD-ROM) ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Resources National Crime Prevention Council Youth Crime Watch of America National Criminal Justice Reference Service ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

National Crime Prevention Council 1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW Thirteenth Floor Washington, DC www.ncpc.org ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

DEFINE & PROCESS 1.Identify, explain School safety and security issues and recommend intervention & prevention strategies. 2.Identify and explain factors affecting school safety. 3.Identify and explain key components of school safety planning. 4.Identify and explain a plan for engaging the community for safer schools. ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)

Presenter Contact Information Institute for Criminal Justice Studies (ICJS) 350 N. Guadalupe, Suite 140, PMB 164 San Marcos, Texas ©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Part I Curriculum is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)