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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Madensen, Tamara D.; Eck, John E. – US Department of Justice, 2006
Alcohol-related riots among university students pose a significant problem for police agencies that serve college communities. The intensity of the disturbances may vary. However, the possible outcomes include property destruction and physical violence and are a serious threat to community and officer safety. This report provides a framework for…
Descriptors: Violence, Student Attitudes, Behavior Disorders, Intervention
Newman, Graeme R. – US Department of Justice, 2005
This guide addresses the problem of bomb threats in schools, public or private, kindergarten through 12th grade. Colleges and universities are excluded because they generally differ from schools. The guide reviews the factors that increase the risk of bomb threats in schools and then identifies a series of questions that might assist departments…
Descriptors: Evaluation Research, Weapons, School Security, Responses
Colston, Stephenie; Stephenson, Bob; LoDico, Charles; Vogl, Walt; Price, Deborah; Disselkoen, Robyn; Modzeleski, Bill; Deramond, Helene; Mazza, Jacqueline – US Department of Justice, 2004
Drugs are a significant barrier to learning, and the use of drugs by even a small number of students can affect the entire atmosphere of a school. Recognizing this, many administrators, parents, and students appreciate having a tool as powerful as student drug testing available as an additional component in their school?s comprehensive drug and…
Descriptors: School Support, Measurement Techniques, Early Intervention, Drug Use
Grisso, Thomas; Underwood, Lee A. – US Department of Justice, 2004
Research indicates that many youth who come into contact with the juvenile justice system may have mental health and substance use related disorders. Problems related to these conditions play a continuing role in delinquency and pose risks to the welfare of youth, juvenile justice staff, and others. Identifying troubled youth is the first step in…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Institutionalized Persons, Screening Tests, Evaluation Methods
US Department of Justice (NJ3), 2002
The content of this CD-ROM was developed by the Bureau of Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Department of Justice and the Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools, U.S. Department of Education. The intended use of this software is for planning by schools and school districts to respond to bomb threats. This interactive tool assists school districts,…
Descriptors: Weapons, School Districts, Crime Prevention, School Security