Web Resources: Youth Violence
Center for the Prevention of School Violence
http://www.ncdjjdp.org/cpsv/
The center serves as a primary resource for dealing with the problem of school violence by ensuring that schools are safe, secure and conducive to learning. The site features stats, links, grant information and school violence resources.
Early Warning, Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools
http://cecp.air.org/guide/
An online guide created by the Department of Education and Department of Justice to help school personnel, parents, community members and others identify early indicators of troubling and potentially dangerous student behavior.
Lion and Lamb Project
http://www.lionlamb.org
The mission of the Lion and Lamb Project is to stop the marketing of violence to children. This site offers information on the organization's research, workshops and resources. In addition there's a newsletter, parent action kit and info on violent toys.
The Safety Zone
http://www.safetyzone.org
With concern about school safety at a high point, this site from the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory offers information, analysis, and advice on a variety of school safety issues. Included are facts and figures, useful resources, links, and list of hot topics (school uniforms, bullying, warning signs of violence, etc.).
National School Safety Center
http://www.schoolsafety.us/
Created in 1984, the NSSC serves as a catalyst and advocate for the prevention of school crime and violence by providing information and resources and identifying strategies and promising programs which support safe schools for school children worldwide. The site contains helpful information and resources.
Stop the Violence; Face the Music
http://www.stv.net/
Stop the Violence is a volunteer-based organization of musicians working to counteract negative influence on youth by offering positive solutions and alternatives. The facts and stats are especially helpful.
Last updated: 08-Aug-2007