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School Violence

All forms of school violence — from playground bullying to school shootings — have an adverse effect on educational environments. RAND studies have evaluated the effectiveness of risk assessment and violence prevention programs, as well as counseling for students who have been traumatized by violence in schools.

Journal Article

Schools Can Be a Powerful Setting for PTSD Interventions

The Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools Program (CBITS) is a targeted intervention for school children who have experienced a traumatic or violent event and have symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder.

Jan 1, 2012
Journal Article

Responding to Students with PTSD in Schools

Students who have experienced a traumatic event are at increased risk for academic, social, and emotional problems as a result of these experiences.

Jan 1, 2012
Research Brief

Helping Children Cope with Violence and Trauma: A School-Based Program That Works

The Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) reduces symptoms of post-traumatic stress and depression in students exposed to violence. Free web-based training to deliver CBITS is available for mental health professionals.

May 9, 2011
Journal Article

School Personnel Perspectives on Their School's Implementation of a School-Based Suicide Prevention Program

This study of a district-wide suicide prevention program found that schools whose implementation focused on at-risk students had better results.

Jan 1, 2010
Journal Article

Active Parental Consent for a School-Based Community Violence Screening: Comparing Distribution Methods

Students are unable to benefit from many school programs designed to address their mental health needs if their parents do not consent to their participation.

Jan 1, 2007
Journal Article

The Relationship Between Life Satisfaction, Risk-Taking Behaviors, and Youth Violence

This study builds on existing criminological theories and examines the role of life satisfaction and self-control in explaining youth violence.

Jan 1, 2005
Commentary

Use 'Teachable Moments' to Save Young Lives

Published commentary by RAND staff.

Mar 8, 2001
Testimony

School Violence Prevention Testimony

Testimony presented to the California State Assembly Select Committee on School Safety.

Jan 1, 2001
Journal Article

Use Teachable Moments to Save Young Lives

We need to focus on promoting psychological safety in our schools. This article describes such a program at Seeds University Elementary School at UCLA

Jan 1, 2001
Journal Article

How Can We Prevent Emotional Disturbances in Youth Exposed to Violence in Schools?

The authors study examined rates of violence exposure and related distress among youth referred to school district mental health services.

Jan 1, 1999
People

Pauline Moore

Political Scientist: Professor, Pardee RAND Graduate School
Education Ph.D. in international relations, University of Denver Josef Korbel School of International Studies; M.A. in international relations, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS); B.A. in international studies, Middlebury College
People

Samuel Peterson

Policy Researcher
Education Ph.D. in criminal justice, University of Cincinnati
People

Shoshana R. Shelton

Senior Policy Analyst; Professor, Pardee RAND Graduate School
Education M.P.H., The Ohio State University; B.A. in English, Denison University

RAND Topic:
School Violence

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