This category addresses school safety for parents, students, educators, law enforcement and legislators.
School safety is divided into sub-categories because of the diverse nature of the subject and the heighten concern in the 1990's: programs, publications, organizations, conferences, training opportunities and environmental concerns of maintaining a safe school.
While some links relate to school violence, specific school violence links can be found at Society: Issues: Violence: School.
School safety includes science safety as well. For lack of a better home for the category, there is a subcategory of school safety which addresses these issues.
U.S. Dept. of Education program vehicle for reducing drug, alcohol and tobacco use, and violence through education and prevention activities in our nation's schools. Site has links to publications, model programs, research, and Internet resources related www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SDFS
Safety tips for riding a bus, biking, walking or riding in a car. Learn the danger zones and how to arrive at school safely. www.nsc.org/mem/youth/8_school.htm
Spotlights the downside of the zero tolerance policy already implemented at many schools. Posts guidance for parents and students. www.ztnightmares.com
This NIJ Research Report is based on a 7-year study of more than 100 schools and offers practical guidance on several aspects of security. www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/pubs-sum/178265.htm
Team concept scenario for students to examine the problem of school violence and make recommendations for ending school violence. www.biopoint.com/WebQuests/BA1/Welcome.html
United States Secret Service - As part of its mission to provide leadership and guidance in the prevention of instances of targeted violence, the National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) initiated a data-based research project to examine the incidents of www.treas.gov/usss/ntac.htm
National Institute of Justice Research Report. This document provides basic guidelines to law enforcement agencies and school administrators and encourages their collaboration as they decide what, if any, security technologies should be considered as they www.ncjrs.org/school/home.html
Help for Parents addressing School Safety issues affecting Public School Students. Bullying, School Violence, Intervention, and Administrative Accountability when School Violence occurs. www.psparents.net/StudentSafety.htm
Resources from the National Crime Prevention Council include warning signs to look for, conflict management tips, and things everyone can do to help. www.ncpc.org/ncpc/ncpc/?pg=2088-6162
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting social-emotional learning and the prevention of bullying, child abuse and youth violence through education. www.cfchildren.org