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Download full textSkiba, Russell – 2000
In the face of pervasive violence in American schools and society, many schools have begun to consider making violence prevention and conflict resolution part of their curricula. Faced with such a culture of violence, curricula that teach students the attitudes and skills they need to avoid violence seem to provide a sound strategy for violence…
Descriptors: Bullying, Curriculum, Curriculum Evaluation, Early Intervention
Peer reviewedPeterson, Reece L.; Skiba, Russell – Social Studies, 2001
Discusses intervention options that help prevent violence in schools by affecting the school climate. Describes five approaches to improve the school climate: (1) parent and community involvement; (2) character education; (3) violence-prevention and conflict-resolution curricula; (4) peer mediation; and (5) bullying prevention. (CMK)
Descriptors: Bullying, Community Involvement, Conflict Resolution, Educational Environment
Peer reviewedPeterson, Reece L.; Skiba, Russell – Clearing House, 2001
Discusses several prominent intervention approaches intended to prevent violence and inappropriate behavior in school by directly or indirectly affecting the social climate of the school. Looks at programs focusing on: parent and community involvement; character education; violence prevention and conflict resolution curricula; peer mediation; and…
Descriptors: Bullying, Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention, Educational Environment
