Alternatives to Vandalism [microform] : "Cooperation or Wreckreation." / Glen C. Scrimger and Rory Elder.

Recommendations for preventing school vandalism and theft are provided in this guide. Following an introduction which cites factors related to school violence and steps which can be taken to reduce crime, the following general measures are discussed: (1) firm and fair school discipline including cod...

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Main Author: Scrimger, Glen C.
Corporate Author: California. Department of Justice. School Safety Center
Other Authors: Elder, Rory
Format: Microfilm Book
Language:English
Published: [S.l.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1981.
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Summary:Recommendations for preventing school vandalism and theft are provided in this guide. Following an introduction which cites factors related to school violence and steps which can be taken to reduce crime, the following general measures are discussed: (1) firm and fair school discipline including codes of conduct; (2) enforcement against loitering and intruders; (3) financial restitution for damages and the liability of parents for their child's actions; and (4) keeping the community informed of the problem and consequences of school vandalism. Characteristics of successful vandalism prevention programs are then briefly described, followed by examples of a variety of programs which involve students and the community including pride and awareness programs, neighborhood watch programs, student-centered and curriculum-oriented programs, and alternative education programs. In order to assist individual schools in assessing their school climate, a 69-item checklist is provided. (DC)
Item Description:Availability: School Safety Center, Office of the Attorney General, 555 Capitol Mall, Suite 655, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Sponsoring Agency: California State Office of Criminal Justice Planning, Sacramento.
Sponsoring Agency: Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (Dept. of Justice), Washington, DC.
ERIC Note: Photograph on page 3 will not reproduce well.
ERIC Document Number: ED234472.
Physical Description:28 p.
Audience:Practitioners.