PS282 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: School Violence, Norm (Social)
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Prevention of bullying and school violence (promoting safe school climates) Up to 45. 2% of boys and 35. 8% of girls report either being bullied, bullying someone else, or both. Northern europe report lowest rates, canada and us both in middle. Key preventive influences on both of these problems are positive sources of relatedness/connectedness in both school and home life, supportive friends/family, coping skills, accurately perceive emotional cues in oneself and others. Conditions identifies as conducive to low rates of school violence: School courses perceived as highly relevant to students" lives. School rules and structures allow students some control over what happens to them at school. School discipline policies viewed as firm, fair, clear, consistently enforced. Rational reward structure in school recognizes students for their achievements. Strong and effective school governance exists w strong principal leadership. Ongoing, positive contacts occur b/w students and adults. Curriculum includes education in social and emotional competencies.
