Promoting Safety in Schools International Experience and Action

Countries as far apart as Australia, Belgium, France, S. Africa, & the U.K. have experienced tragic events in schools that have alarmed communities & governments alike. This report brings together info. on school safety trends, policies, & projects from various countries around the world. It has been written for school principals, superintendents, administrators, boards of gov., school-parent bodies, & others in leadership positions who are concerned about school safety issues. It discusses the range of approaches that are being developed & adapted in different countries. Chapters: the problem & the trends; international developments; critical elements of a comprehensive approach to school safety; what to look out for; & examples from practice.Shaw, Margaret is the author of 'Promoting Safety in Schools International Experience and Action' with ISBN 9780756726690 and ISBN 0756726697.