Violence In Schools

Violence In Schools - Prevention Is Everyone's Responsibility

Parents send their children to school thinking their child will be safe, cared for and protected. Sadly many children experience violence in schools of one form or another.

Preventing violence in schools is a difficult and overwhelming task. Many school administrators offer on campus police officers to patrol the schools. Some schools have even installed metal detectors to ensure safety. Teachers and Administrators try to prevent violent behavior in school by enforcing a No Tolerance Policy, but there are only so many educators, administration and security compared to the vast student population.

Bullying At School

Bullying at School - Empower Yourself to Protect Your Child Against School Bullying

Certainly as parents we all realize bullying at school is on the rise. School bullying statistics for some countries of the world are now citing figures as high as 25%, or one in four children attending school are either bully victims, are engaged in bullying themselves, or are both! As a parent do you even know what signs or symptoms to look for when dealing with bullying at school or how to support a victim of school bullying?

7 Key Indicators Of Bullying At School

1. Child is afraid to go to school.

2. Child often feels ill on school mornings.

3. Child is skipping school or classes.

4. Grades in school suddenly dropping.