Citation

Robbins JE. Work 2001; 17(1): 75-82.

Affiliation

Sargent College, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA. E-mail: Jill_Robbins@msn.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, IOS Press)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12441625

Abstract

The prevalence of violence in the United States has begun to take its toll on the youth in schools. As children spend the majority of their waking hours in school, it is there that programs to prevent violence should be implemented. Various factors compiled from the literature including traits of children "at risk", lack of adult supervision, and architectural barriers, are identified as contributing to on-campus crime. Skills training for educators, school officials, parents, and children, in addition to reduction of architectural barriers, are discussed as methods to promote awareness and prevention. Implications for occupational therapy practitioners are discussed.

Language: en