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It starts with us: confronting a climate of violence in our schools and communities, we often try to solve new problems with old methods and mindsets. Successful approaches go beyond zero tolerance to transform the cultures of disrespect.
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Reclaiming Children and Youth
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March 22, 2008
- Author:
- Mitchell, Martin; Longhurst, James; Jacob, Dana
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Almost 50 years ago, one of the deadliest acts of school violence took place in Chicago. A student with severe disruptions in his relationships at home and school, set fire to a parochial school where 95 people died as a result.
This attack against a school, its students, and staff is among the high-profile list of violent and deadly incidents that took place within the hallowed walls of an educational institution--a place where parents believe their children are safe.
Fast forward 50 years and the headlines are the same--only the school, victims, and the student responsible for such tragedy vary. Because of the on-the-spot coverage of ...