Protecting Yourself From School Violence

School violence is any act of aggression against a school administrator, teacher, employee or student in which the offender attempts to violate, hurt or abuse the victim. The act often involves force (use of weapons or physical assault) accompanied by charged emotions.


Middle schools have the highest rates of personal violence. Inner-city schools have more violence than do suburban and rural schools. However, there is an increasing rate of violence in all schools in all parts of America.


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