Educators
School Cohesion Perception Discrepancy and Student Delinquency
The Science of School Safety
Gun violence may be the most discussed topic surrounding school safety, but it is by no means the only one. Bullying, school climate, and mental health affect students across the country, and are some of the many other issues that NIJ researches. Mary Poulin Carlton, an NIJ social science analyst, joins host Paul Haskins to discuss these and other important school safety issues.
Reading and Resources from the National Institute of Justice:
Teacher-Student Incongruence in Perceptions of School Equity: Associations with Student Connectedness in Middle and High Schools
A Randomized Controlled Trial of MTSS-B in High Schools: Improving Classroom Management to Prevent EBDs
Buffering Effects of Racial Discrimination on School Engagement: The Role of Culturally Responsive Teachers and Caring School Police
Teen Dating Abuse - Brief Guide: What Service Providers and Educators Need to Know
Passing the Trash: Absence of State Laws Allows for Continued Sexual Abuse of K-12 Students by School Employees
Coaching Teachers in Bullying Detection and Intervention
An Evaluation of Youth Mental Health First Aid Training in School Settings
Teacher Recognition, Concern, and Referral of Children's Internalizing and Externalizing Behavior Problems
Improving School Climate - Breakout Session, NIJ Virtual Conference on School Safety
On February 16-18, 2021, the National Institute of Justice hosted the Virtual Conference on School Safety: Bridging Research to Practice to Safeguard Our Schools. This video includes the following presentations:
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Addressing Student Mental Health Concerns - Breakout Session, NIJ Virtual Conference on School Safety
On February 16-18, 2021, the National Institute of Justice hosted the Virtual Conference on School Safety: Bridging Research to Practice to Safeguard Our Schools. This video includes the following presentations:
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Advancing Understanding, and Informing Prevention of Public Mass Shootings: Findings from NIJ Funded Studies, Part 2
In recent years, NIJ invested in several research projects to advance understanding and inform prevention of public mass shootings.
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Anti-Bullying Intervention for Teachers Shows Positive, Short-Term Outcomes
Preparing Preservice Teachers to Manage Behavior Problems in the Classroom: The Feasibility and Acceptability of Using a Mixed-Reality Simulator
Coaching Teachers to Detect, Prevent, and Respond to Bullying Using Mixed Reality Simulation: An Efficacy Study in Middle Schools
Mapping Decision Points From School Based Incidents to Exclusionary Discipline, Arrest and Referral to the Juvenile Justice System
Applying the Latest Research to Prevent Bullying: Empowering Schools to Change Behavior & Attitudes
Bullying prevention is an important aspect of school safety. During this webinar, co-sponsored by NIJ and the Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention, renowned bullying prevention researchers will share information schools can use to address bullying. This information will include helping teachers respond to bullying in the classroom and giving students who see bullying tools to take action to address it.
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