Local  Public  Policy

In this section of the framework, the development and implementation of public policy at the local level, by school boards, municipalities/police departments, public health authorities and social service agencies is addressed.

Explanations (Summaries, Articles)

• Wanatt CL, (1996). Defining safe schools. Journal for a Just and Caring Education 
• Menacker J, (1994). Legislation Affecting School Crime and Violence
• Schwartz IM, (1992). Juvenile Justice and Public Policy: Toward a National Agenda
• LeBoeuf D, (1996). Curfew: An Answer to Juvenile Delinquency and Victimization? Juvenile Justice Bulletin
• Thompson L, (1994). One Incident is Too Many: Policy Guidelines or Safe Schools

Evidence (Reports, Research Reviews, Major Case Studies)

• York Region District School Board, (nd). Safe Schools Review 
• "Appendix C: Programs for Addressing School Violence" found in Day DM, Golench CA, MacDougal J, Beals-Gonzalz CA (1995). School-based Violence Prevention in Canada: Results of a National Survey of Policies and Programs, Department of Justice, Canada
• National Center for Education Statistics, (1996-97). Violence and Discipline Problems in the U.S. Public Schools: 1996-97 Executive Summary

Examples (Canadian and Other Examples)

Resources

-Planning Guides

-Programs and Materials

• Thompson L, (1994). One Incident is Too Many: Policy Guidelines or Safe Schools

-Policy Examples