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School Associated Violent Deaths Report -- A school associated violent death is any homicide, suicide, or weapons related violent death occurring on the property of a functioning public, private or parochial, alternative, elementary or secondary school, K-12, on the way to or from school, while attending or on the way to or from a school event; as a direct result of school incidents, functions or activities, on or off school bus/vehicle or school property. House Report of the National School Safety Center A Guide to Safe Schools -- Research-based practices designed to assist school communities identify warning signs early and develop prevention, intervention and crisis response plans. What Makes Kids Care? - According to the National Crime Survey, every 6 seconds crimes occur on or near school campuses. A study on domestic violence found many high school boys thought it was all right to strike his girlfriend. American Psychological Association 1 in 4 Parents Fears Their Child Will Become a Victim at School -- Parents are concerned their children will become victims of violence at school and are willing to take action to prevent it, according to a national poll released by Youth Crime Watch of America (YCWA) and the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO). First Steps: Taking Action Early to Prevent Violence -- Evidence shows support for early childhood development is essential to preventing violence, and protecting young children from experiencing violence is an essential part of ensuring their healthy development. How to spot children at risk for violent behavior Crashing Hard Into Adulthood -- Foster-care leftovers are kids too old and troubled to be adopted, and too vulnerable to be returned to unfit families. The Development of Concern for Others -- Deficits in empathy and remorse are common in children with disruptive behavior disorders.
Positive youth development through community programs -- Community youth programs help children develop into psychologically sound adolescents, according to the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine. A report on the causes of violence in a child One in five teenage boys admits to taking a weapon (gun or knife) to school with him at least once in the past 12 months according to a study released by the Josephson Institute of Ethics, almost half of all high school students said they could get a gun. Youth in Trouble - A 5 part series in the from the Rutland Herald (VT) Do Teen Murders Signal a Trend? In Search of Law and Order -- -- 1984 - 1994 juvenile homicide offenders in America tripled. While crime rates in America drop, teen-on-teen violence is out of control. More teenage boys are killed by guns than all natural causes combined. Should teachers let students into their lives? An inner-city teacher reflects on the murder of New York teacher Jonathan Levin. A 31-year-old English teacher in one of New York's toughest public school was murdered by 2 men, one a former student. Drugs and Money Texas -- Between May 30 - July 10, 1999, 5 armed robberies in Kingwood, an oasis from the crime and turmoil of Houston -- robbers waved guns in the faces of terrorized clerks. The robbers, 4 local teen-age girls, "Queens of Armed Robbery" bragged about their adventures. The 3 robbers: Lisa Warzeka, an athlete; Katie Dunn, member of the drill team; and Michelle Morneau, a graduate of the same school - one of the best in the state. The youngest and wealthiest, Krystal Maddox, the ringleader, decided to fight charges. All 3 girls did testify against Krystal. 1st Grader Runs A fowl of 'Zero Tolerance' Jonesboro, AR - When 8-year-old Christopher Kissinger pointed a chicken strip at another student in the cafeteria of the South Elementary School saying "pow, POW, POW," a teacher thought the "threat" was meant for her. Christopher received a punishment of 3 -days' suspension from school. Juvenile Offenders and Victims: 1999 National Report The rate at which juveniles committed serious violent crimes changed little between 1973 and 1989, peaked in 1993, then declined to the lowest level since 1986. Crime and Education - Students 12-18 were more likely to be victims of serious violent crime away from school. Voucher Approval: Supreme Court OKs Vouchers That Send Kids to Religious Schools -- A 5-4 ruling overturned a lower court ruling, is seen as a victory for "school voucher" programs established with the goal of providing more options to kids who would otherwise be sent to under-performing public schools.
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Find the Perfect Gift in the Amazon.com Gifts Store! Juvenile Justice -- As crime nationwide falls from the record levels of a few years ago, one particularly troubling trend continues more and more kids are committing rape, murder and assault, serious crimes that merit more severe punishment than the juvenile justice system is equipped to handle. Go to the front lines of the growing battle against juvenile crime with this unflinching investigation. Examine the cases that have made headlines, from the murder of a foreign tourist by two Miami teenagers to the sensational British case where two pre-teen boys killed a toddler. Get up-close with the officials and lawyers who worked on these cases, and hear from experts including the author of the acclaimed Kids Who Kill what can be done to combat it. See how the legal system is changing to accommodate these new crimes, and hear the latest theories on how these cases should be handled. It is a revealing look at one of the most troubling trends in justice and society today. Investigative
Reports: Teenage
Suicide: The Silent Threat -- Suicide is the third largest
killer of young people in America. Though the danger is pervasive,
experts agree it can hit any family. You'll hear from the families
of those who have taken their own lives, and, one teen tells why
she tried to kill herself. The stories are supported by the insights
of experts like Dr. David Shaffer, Professor of Psychiatry and
Pediatrics at Columbia, and Dr. Kay Jamison, author of The Unquiet
Mind. Explore the statistics and facts that shape this crisis,
including the vast disparity between the numbers of boys and girls
who attempt suicide. A look at ways society is fighting back,
from medical and therapeutic options to at-risk youth to the innovative
Teen Scream program. Take a look at a rising tragedy--since the
1950's TEENAGE SUICIDE has tripled. |
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