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About School Violence

In the United States, an estimated 50 million students are enrolled in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Another 15 million students attend colleges and universities across the country. While U.S. schools remain relatively safe, any amount of violence is unacceptable. Parents, teachers, and administrators expect schools to be safe havens of learning. Acts of violence can disrupt the learning process and have a negative effect on students, the school itself, and the broader community.

What is School Violence?

School violence is a subset of youth violence, a broader public health problem.  Violence is the intentional use of physical force or power, against another person, group, or community, with the behavior likely to cause physical or psychological harm.  Youth Violence typically includes persons between the ages of 10 and 24, although pathways to youth violence can begin in early childhood.

Percentage of students threatened or injured with a weapon on school property

 

Data Sources:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) 2009 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Overview. Available from URL: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/yrbs/pdf/us_overview_yrbs.pdf.

 
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