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How to Identify and Prevent School Violence
School violence refers to violence that takes place in a school setting. This includes violence on school property, on the way to or from school, and at school trips and events.
Causes of school violence articles
It may be committed by students, teachers, or other members of the school staff; however, violence by fellow students is the most common.
An estimated 246 million children experience school violence every year; however, girls and gender non-conforming people are disproportionately affected.
"School violence can be anything that involves a real or implied threat—it can be verbal, sexual, or physical, and perpetrated with or without weapons.
If someone is deliberately harming someone or acting in a way that leaves someone feeling threatened, that‘s school violence,” says Aimee Daramus, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist.
This article explores the types, causes, and impact of school violence and suggests some steps that can help prevent it.