In Response to the Shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School
Position Statement of the Interdisciplinary Group on Preventing School and Community Violence http://curry.virginia.edu/articles/sandyhookshooting
Endorsed by more than 100 organizations and more than 200 prevention scholars and practitioners
"The undersigned school violence prevention researchers and practitioners and associated organizations wish to comment on the tragic acts of violence at Sandy Hook Elementary School, which have shaken the nation, and express our deepest condolences to families and loved ones of the victims and the entire Newtown community. We all share a common priority: Keeping our children safe. We need to come together in our communities to share our grief and talk about how we can move forward in light of this tragic event. This document updates the School Shootings Position Statement that was disseminated nationally following the tragic school-related shootings of 2006...
http://curry.virginia.edu/articles/sandyhookshooting
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"SAN FRANCISCO, April 30, 2013 – The American Educational Research Association (AERA) today issued a new report titled Prevention of Bullying in Schools, Colleges, and Universities: Research Report and Recommendations. The report results from the work of a blue-ribbon AERA task force mandated to prepare and present practical short-term and long-term recommendations to address bullying of children and youth." Delete the scoop?
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"Backers of the resolution say 'zero tolerance' is harming kids. 'Instead of punishing students, we're going to engage them,' says one supporter."
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Youth advocates and judges say more children are being sent into the criminal justice system for acts like scuffles and truancy that are better handled in the principal’s office. Delete the scoop?
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What are Developmental Assets? The Developmental Assets are 40 common sense, positive experiences and qualities that help influence choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible, successful adults. Delete the scoop?
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"The Coordinated School Health (CSH) Program provides technical support to schools and district in the areas of student health and safety, including: California Healthy Kids Survey, Oral Health Assessment Reporting, HIV/STD Program, Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Program Title IV Part A, and the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act (SDFSCA). Additional services provided include professional development and training opportunities for teachers, staff, parents and students in areas relative to student health and wellness: suicide prevention and intervention, asset development, substance abuse and youth, and Coordinated School Health (CSH). This work is supported by a Coordinated School Health Collaborative which meets throughout the year." Delete the scoop?
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A supportive environment can promote student achievement, and stress can be a hindrance, research and experience shows. Delete the scoop?
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"The purpose of the Best Practices Registry (BPR) is to identify, review, and disseminate information about best practices that address specific objectives of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. The BPR is a collaborative project of the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). It is funded by theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)." Delete the scoop?
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A REPORT TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS -Prepared for the National Institute of Justice by Lawrence W. Sherman, Denise Gottfredson, Doris MacKenzie, John Eck, Peter Reuter, and Shawn Bushway in collaboration with members of the Graduate Program Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice - University of Maryland Delete the scoop?
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Kiera Wilmot, 16, charged with felony possession of a weapon as part of 'zero-tolerance policy' after project exploded Delete the scoop?
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Studies show that sustained and well-integrated social and emotional learning (SEL) programs can help schools engage their students and improve achievement. ... Delete the scoop?
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"Many public schools are still operating under the 1999 “Zero Tolerance” initiative, which tied federal funding to this mandate. “Zero Tolerance,” which came about after the horrifying Columbine tragedy, demands that kids be removed from schools the first time they transgress—even for minor offenses. This puts them into the juvenile justice system—a system that those who work within its confines admit too often does a better job of punishment than rehabilitation and re-integration into schools." Delete the scoop?
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Districts should think twice before deploying more cops in schools because it might hurt students more than it helps them. Delete the scoop?
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Many educators on LinkedIn have asked me about teaching social and emotional intelligence skills to teens. As more learning takes place in group and team settings, many teachers have observed that
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Great work by Daniel Goleman encouraging attention to the development of social and emotional learning skills among youth. He has also authored an excellent book called "Primal Leadership" with tools for how to create positive motivational environments in organizations. Highly recommend! Delete the scoop?
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"Victims of bullying, and bullies themselves, are more likely to have an anxiety disorder, panic disorders and other psychiatric problems as adults, a new study has found." http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/20/effects-of-bullying-last-into-adulthood-study-finds/ ; Delete the scoop?
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Harsh exclusionary practices such as suspension and expulsion often exacerbate the already problematic school-to-prison pipeline. This website has some valuable links and resources to learn about this trend and to help to disband policies that contribute to it.
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The Youth Violence Special Feature contains links to publications and related resources. Delete the scoop?
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