Historically speaking, criminological theory tends to pay great attention to identifying the
various sources of criminal motivation while downplaying the opportunity to carry out crime …

BACKGROUND: Multiple approaches exist, both in theory and in practice, to reduce young
people's risk of violent victimization when they are in school. Among these approaches, a …

Bullying at school is a common problem facing youth, school officials, and parents. A
significant body of research has detailed the serious consequences associated with bullying …

Research on school-based violence and bullying suggests that males are more likely to be
both perpetrators and victims of bullying. Because of this, until recently, the experiences of …

As school resource officer (SRO) programs continue to be widely implemented, there is
concern that an increasing police presence at schools will “criminalize” student behavior by …

This thoroughly revised new edition looks at the nature of social networks, their changing
configurations, and the forces of influence they unleash in shaping the life experiences of …

After the shootings at Columbine High School, many public schools increased their visible
security measures, such as use of security cameras and guards. This study assesses this …

This research expands past investigations into the influence of low self-control as a risk
factor for criminal victimization. Specifically, we consider two questions:(1) whether low self …

Public schools have transformed significantly over the past several decades in response to
concerns about rising school violence. Today, most public schools are high-security …

There is a growing body of research that explores how school climate, order, and procedural
justice are related to violence within American public schools. What remains in the …