Is the elimination of aggression and violence in schools a realistic goal?
The first issue that participants at the Safe Schools Symposium held September 19, 1994 addressed was “Is the elimination of aggression and violence in schools a realistic goal?” Symposium participants began their discussions on this issue by examining the nature of aggression and violence. They agreed that violence is a societal problem, not just a school problem. Violence exists in homes, on the streets and in the media. When violence occurs in schools, it is a reflection of events taking place beyond the school doors. Participants agreed that the elimination of violence and aggression in schools is a goal to strive towards – a goal worthy of our best efforts. Even if we never totally achieve this goal, we must never lose sight of the vision of a violence-free school. Participants talked about strategies that could be used to achieve the goal of a violence-free school. They felt that just as the problem extends far beyond the school, so must the solution. Parents, community organizat
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