Citation

Dupper DR, Meyer-Adams N. Urban Educ. 2002; 37(3): 350-364.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, SAGE Publishing)

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Abstract

A largely neglected aspect of school violence is low-level, underlying violence in schools that includes bullying, peer sexual harassment, victimization based on sexual orientation, and the psychological maltreatment of students by teachers. Low-level violence angers and alienates many students and contributes to a hostile school environment. This article examines the extent of low-level violence in U.S. public schools and its impact on students' school performance. The authors argue that the one way of reducing low-level violence in schools is to create a more positive school culture and climate. Guidelines for preventing or minimizing low-level violence in schools are presented. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Urban Education, 2002. Copyright © 2002 by SAGE Publications)

School Climate
School Environment
School Violence
Bullying In School
Peer Sexual Harassment
Peer Victimization
Juvenile Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment In School
School Achievement
School Performance
Violence Effects
Sexual Orientation Victimization
Student Teacher Relations
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