Citation

Kajs LT, Schumacher G, Vital CA. Clearing House 2014; 87(3): 91-96.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/00098655.2014.891879

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Physical assault against school personnel is a serious problem, although not highly publicized. This workplace violence can result in debilitating injury to school employees along with major monetary costs. This article looks at legal issues that address physical assault against school personnel as well as the roles professional associations have taken in support of school personnel. Recommended school district policies along with campus practices for minimizing workplace violence, especially physical assault against school employees, are provided.

Language: en