Creating Safe Schools: What Principals Can Do / Edition 1

by Marie Somers Hill, Frank W. Hill

Overview

This practical volume explores the increasing problem of violence associated with gangs, weapons and drugs, within the school environment. The authors provide much-needed guidelines for principals seeking to ease fears experienced by both students and teachers and to improve safety in schools. Issues covered include: the involvement of students, parents and the wider community; designing secure buildings and grounds; policy implementation; and collaborative planning.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803961470
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	09/07/1994
Series:	Principals Taking Action
Pages:	152
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Building Principal's Awareness
Sources of Violence in Schools
Violence in Schools
Not Just an Urban Issue
Leadership and Teaching Strategies to Create Safe Schools
Involving Students in Establishing a Safe School
Involving the Community and Parents
How the Central Office Can Help Prevent School Violence
Safe School Facilities
Planning for and Dealing with the Worst-Case Scenarios