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US Department of Education

Us Dept. Of Education: Early Warning, Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools

For Students 9th - 10th
A guide for school communities to identify warning signs of potential violence in students, and to develop prevention, intervention and crisis response plans. Can be downloaded as a PDF file.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Center Study/prevention of Violence

For Students 9th - 10th
Colorado University at Boulder provides this information on the CSPV, which is a center for research and information concerning violence. An interesting site to check out on the subject.
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Other

Pacer Center: National Bullying Prevention Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Find information about National Bullying Prevention Month, videos, stories, and resources that include educator toolkits and educational activities to raise awareness about bullying and suggestions on how to handle it. There are also...
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Professional Doc
Other

Social Psychology Network: Jigsaw Classroom

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The "official web site of the jigsaw classroom",- a cooperative learning technique which was developed by Elliot Aronson. The jigsaw approach is considered to promote better learning, improve student motivation, and increase enjoyment of...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Point of View: Roll Red Roll: Transforming a Culture of Silence Preventing Sexual Violence and Rape

For Teachers 9th - 10th
When you witness an injustice, remaining silent or acting as a bystander is an active choice that is an impediment to justice. In this activity students will have the opportunity to examine the consequences of remaining silent...
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Activity
American Psychological Association

American Psychological Association: Violence and Youth

For Students 9th - 10th
Looking at school shootings, this article posts questions regarding whether some kids are prone to violence and how soon we need to do something about it.
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Article
Other

Workplace Violence: What a Ceo Can Do to Reduce the Risk

For Students 9th - 10th
Workplace violence is defined and discussed in relation to what the CEO of a company can do to prevent it.
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Professional Doc
Other

Early Warning, Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A comprehensive guide written in response to violence in schools and the efforts by the US Department of Education and the Department of Justice to develop early warning signs of violence in schools. This guide is designed to provide...
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Professional Doc
Other

Early Warning, Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A comprehensive guide written in response to violence in schools and the efforts by the US Department of Education and the Department of Justice to develop early warning signs of violence in schools. This guide is designed to provide...
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Other

Educators for Social Responsibility: Online Center

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a free source of K-12 lesson plans and resources on international security, conflict resolution, peacemaking, violence prevention, and social responsibility.
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Other

Justice Learning: Zero Tolerance

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information for students and teachers examining the issue of zero tolerance in schools and whether this was an ill-thought out policy. Resources include news articles, legal cases, legislation, audio files, etc. as well as...
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Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Child Abuse: Physical

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the physical abuse of children, causes, symptoms to be on the alert for in a child, ways to prevent it happening, and how to get help.
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Activity
Live Wire Media

Good Character: Preventing Conflicts & Violence

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn how conflicts arise, how to prevent conflicts, and how emotions and attitudes affect conflicts. Also, learn how to speak out against violence with the help of the discussion questions, activity ideas, and writing prompts provided...
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Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Health Topic: Women's Health

For Students 9th - 10th
From assisted reproductive technology to women's safety and health issues at work, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention covers many women's health issues.
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Other

The Buddy System

For Students 3rd - 5th
The Buddy System is a show that "features songs about expression of feelings, friendship skills, peaceful problem solving, anger management and self-esteem. It is designed to support violence prevention programs through music in a fun...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Point of View: Roll Red Roll: Lesson Plan Clips

For Teachers 9th - 10th
When you witness an injustice, remaining silent or acting as a bystander is an active choice that is an impediment to justice. For this lesson students will have the opportunity to examine the consequences of remaining silent...
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Dealing With My Anger

For Students 9th - 10th
Often times our first reaction when we're angry is to become physically aggressive. This site provides strategies for channeling one's anger into productive venues.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Keep Schools Safe

For Students 9th - 10th
"Your School Violence Prevention, Safety and Security Resource" website for students, parents, and schools.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation

Federal Bureau of Investigation: Gangs

For Students 9th - 10th
A staggering 1.4 million active gang members walk the streets in the United States. Get the latest gang stories in the news, takedowns and cases, anti-gang programs, and toolkits for educators and parents.
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Article
CNN

Cnn: u.s. Losing War in Afghanistan, Mc Cain Says

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article, Arizona senator John McCain states, "When you aren't winning in this kind of war, you are losing". He makes several recommendations on what the United States needs to to in order to prevent increased violence in...
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Other

Northern Valley High School: A Project on Youth Gangs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will explore the dangers gangs pose to themselves and their school communities in this WebQuest. Students will research youth gangs and create media campaigns for middle school students to persuade them to stay out of gangs.
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Other

Cyberbullying Research Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has links to other sites about cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is when E-mail, Instant Messaging (IM), Chatrooms, Bash Boards, Small Text-Messages (SMS), Web Sites, and Voting Booths are used to spread rumors, negative images,...

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