Proposals for how schools can effectively deal with violence : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)

Abstract

This thesis will reflect on possible causes of school violence as well as explain what can be done to decrease the staggering statistics of violent crime. I will first look at the Creation of a Democratic Classroom Community, including specific advice about the roles and responsibilities of teachers and administrators, then how children can (and should) practice this democracy through Involvement in the Larger Community. Next, I will introduce the concept of Active Communication and The Utilization of Effective Programs. Here I will not only discuss how to educate the school's staff and children, but parents as well. A call for society to re-examine its values will be my unifying proposal. It is of vital importance to start dealing with the violence issue as quickly as possible in order to be a more proactive rather than reactive society. (Curcio, 32)