Comprehensive Handbook of School Safety

Name: Comprehensive Handbook of School Safety
Brand: CRC Press

CRC Press

The Comprehensive Handbook of School SafetyAuthor(s): E. Scott Dunlap\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc, United States\nImprint: CRC Press Inc\nISBN-13: 9781439874073, 978-1439874073\nSynopsis\nIn most schools you will probably see one, if not all of the following:\n\nMetal detectors to prevent handguns and other weapons from being brought onto school property\nStudents in standardized uniforms to prevent the appearance of gang affiliations\nPolice officers patrolling the property to deter violent activity as well as respond to incidents\n\nSuch evolutions have forever changed how we view the safety of our students. However, the phrase \""school safety\"" goes beyond these issues of security put in place to protect students, faculty, and staff. Environmental factors also play a role. The Comprehensive Handbook of School Safety expands the dialogue on school safety to comprehensively address the spectrum of safety risks such as bullying, fire safety, playground and .