School Violence: A Reference Handbook

by Laura L. Finley

Book Overview

A timely investigation of the history, legislation, and perpetrators of school violence, this guide debunks the myths and misconceptions about this terrible problem of national concern.

With school violence on the rise, schools have implemented security safeguards like never before in the form of metal detectors, video cameras, and armed guards. School communities have mixed opinions regarding these drastic prevention measures--many...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1610696239
• ISBN13: 9781610696234
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.4" x 9.3"