SCoE: School Safety

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The multivariable regression study identified the association of substance use, mental health issues, personal victimization and problem behaviors on the perception of safety among middle and high school students in Kentucky schools, utilizing results from the 2016 administration of the KIP youth survey in order to determine the role of these constructs in developing school safety responses. Author: Patricia Clark, Eastern Kentucky University

This study used bivariate analyses to explore association between two variables (e.g., exposure to school violence and children’s victimization) and analysis of variance (ANOVA) to test for group differences based on demographic items (age, gender, grade, and ethnicity) and perceptions of peer victimization, bullying, school safety, and school climate. Author: Natyra Agani, Clemson University

A multiple case study examined how SROs and school administrators collaborated together to address a common mission on school safety challenges, promote a positive school culture and instill student success. Author: Brenda Rante, Northcentral University

The purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to provide an understanding of the beliefs of public school stakeholders and security experts about the inadequacy of school security measures capable of preventing or responding to mass school shootings. Author: Jeffrey M. Smith, Northcentral University

This study lays the foundation for research that provides the first step in discovering how important school safety is towards the academic achievement of students in high schools located in Southern Alabama. Author: Destiny Locke Mccryndle, Northcentral University

The purpose of this study is to identify possible factors, which contributes to the alarming rate of chronic absenteeism among middle school students. Author: Stephanie Thomas, Northcentral University

The purpose of this study is to close the gaps in the literature and to examine the relationships of school security measures and different crimes (e.g. violent crimes and substance-related crimes). Author: Heather Gilmore, University of Nevada

While public-school student and parent perceptions of school safety are vastly different from private-school student and parent perceptions of school safety, this mixed-methods research compared student and parent perceptions of school safety at a small private religious school. Author: Dylan Matthew White, Lipscomb University

The purpose of this research study was to determine if West Virginia (WV) PK-12 public school principals and assistant/vice principals perceive they are receiving suitable professional development to provide a secure school environment. Author: Maria V. Eshenaur, Marshall University

The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine if teacher and staff perceptions surrounding the security, safety, and preparedness for crisis situations could be improved as a result of the implementation of a district-wide school safety and security training. Author: Kodey Hughes, Northcentral University