A nationwide survey was undertaken to obtain copies of written policies outlining the responses made by school districts to vandalism and violence. Lists fourteen of the most used items appearing in the school district policies and elaborates on two areas needing more development. (Author/RK)

In the summer of 1976, a survey was made of perceptions of crime, violence and vandalism in those school districts in the United States with the largest enrollments, and in a randomly selected group of school districts in northern Illinois. Discusses the responses secured from 121 school officials in the largest districts and from 73 in the small…

School violence and vandalism threatens to seriously hamper the ability of educational systems to carry out their primary function. Presents some shocking cases of school violence and vandalism and suggests some remedies for both. (Author/RK)

Security personnel from five school districts have been recently responsible for developing programs designed to protect students, teachers, and school property from vandals. Reports from Prince George's County, Maryland, Chicago, Illinois, Bellevue, Washington, DeKalb County Schools, Georgia, and Pittsburgh Public Schools are provided. (Author/RK)