American schools today seem to have a major problem. Violence in and around school buildings is on the rise. As each year progresses more and more students are reported to be involved in some form of conflict; whether it is petty or serious. Yet, these problems are not a concern only to the students, but to the parents and teachers as well. So, why is violence prevalent in our schools; and what can we do …showed first 75 words of 917 total…

…showed last 75 words of 917 total…schools can become safe again. All it takes is a single individual willing to start the change, but only a group effort will see it come to fruition. Work Cited "Selected School Violence Research Findings From 2003 Sources" Center for the Prevention of School Violence 19 Feb. 2004 <http://www.ncdjjdp.org/cpsv/Acrobatfiles/2003Stats_midyear.pdf> "School Violence Prevention" Oregon School Boards Association 19 Feb. 2004 <http://www.osba.org/hotopic/atrisk/bullying/stats.htm>