Presents research finding and information about school violence in the U.S., with a focus on strategies for increasing school safety.

Contents: L.W. Hughes, Series Editor Foreword. Preface. Part I:Exploring Issues. S. Poland, Congressional Testimony: School Violence From the Perspective of a National Crisis Response Consultant. G. Schroth, A. Pankake, H. Fullwood, G. Gates, A Comparison of Urban and Rural Conditions and Their Relationship to School Violence. C. Kneese, H. Fullwood, G. Schroth, A. Pankake, Decreasing School Violence: A Research Synthesis. E.H. Seifert, Violence and School Principals. Part II:Seeking Solutions. K. Kelker, Resolving Conflicts in Schools: An Educational Approach to Violence Prevention. B.J. Ayres, D.L. Hedeen, Creating Positive Behavior Support Plans for Students With Significant Behavioral Challenges. L. Taylor, H.S. Adelman, School-Community Relations: Policy and Practice. L. Thurston, T.R. Berkeley, Peaceable School Communities: Morality and the Ethic of Care. M.S.E. Fishbaugh, J. Furshong, The Montana Behavioral Initiative: A Statewide Response to Issues of School Violence. Appendix.