Violence Concerns from the School House to the White House

Sparked by tragic headlines of school violence, preparations are being made for an October 10, 2006 White House conference to discuss American school security.

 

The meeting will discuss how the Federal, State and local government can collaborate with schools, communities and families to ensure a climate of safety so essential for learning.

 

School security must be comprehensive and include vulnerability assessments, target hardening, community policing, emergency planning, awareness enhancement, diversity appreciation, gang resistance, character formation, bullying prevention, and faculty training.