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School Violence: Fears Versus Facts

by Dewey Cornell · 2006

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Illustrated with numerous case studies, this book identifies 19 myths and misconceptions about youth violence, from ordinary bullying to rampage shootings. It shows how fear of school violence has resulted in misguided, counterproductive educational policies and practices ranging from boot camps to zero tolerance.

Themes
bullyingbullyingMore like thisLess of this
Setting
schoolschoolMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 254 pages

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