The exposure of children to violence at school is a major concern for educators everywhere and a frequent topic of discussion in the media.
This timely text, written by experts in research, practice and training in the field, proposes a whole school approach to reduce the impact of violence on children's development, underpinned by recent research findings. The authors take into account:
- the personal characteristics of perpetrators, victims, bystanders
- the ethos of the school
- the quality of the learning environment of the school
- the links between the school and the community.