A 12-page summary of the Safe School Study outlines the methodology of the study, seriousness of the problem, extent of the problem, location of offenses, factors associated with school violence and vandalism, and the effectiveness of measures taken to prevent crime in schools. (MLF)

This paper is part of a symposium focusing on the Safe School Study recently completed by the National Institute of Education. The symposium attempted to delineate the critical methodological problems arising from ethnographic research in the school setting on school violence and delinquency, and to report recent findings from studies using…

The primary function of a school system is to educate; however, the safety and security of personnel and facilities must be guaranteed. The author suggests that only way such a guarantee can be affected is by selecting a person who has the background ability to organize a system that will guarantee the safety and security of people and property.…

Insurance coverage of school buildings and contents is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain, and increases of 50 percent or more in the premium are not uncommon. Methods of reducing premium increases are outlined in this speech. (MLF)

Thirty-five annotations from the ERIC system discuss the problems of vandalism and violence in the schools, touching on causes, prevention, solutions, security methods, and programs and responses advocated and used by various groups. (Author/MLF)

Describes how the San Antonio Independent School District reduced nighttime vandalism losses and utility costs at the same time by turning off all lights during the hours schools are closed. (JG)

A San Jose high school's campaign to develop student pride in the school and its appearance includes publicity measures, painting garbage cans in school colors, and cafeteria supervision. Results in diminishing acts of vandalism have been encouraging. (MJL)

An experimental new surface material for schools, called "vitreous tile," is proving successful in lowering school maintenance costs by preventing destruction caused by vandalism, stains, and color fading. (Author)

Faced with a $200-million-a-year loss in school property, schoolmen have come up with a kaleidoscope of ideas to halt acts of vandalism. (Author)

Describes a successful anti-vandalism program whereby a budget allocation to each of 22 schools in the sum of one dollar per student for student projects can be reduced by subtracting vandalism costs at each school. (EA)

Describes the major categories of school security systems that are being used in New York City schools. (MLF)

The investigators attempted to employ strategies that would attack identified perpetrators of school violence and vandalism existing within schools. Results indicated that the dollar costs of vandalism and frequency of inappropriate student behavior decreased more in experimental than in control schools. (Author)

Outlines recommendations for reducing school district losses due to vandalism and theft by developing a centralized control system for school property and a districtwide alarm system that incorporates a Radio Motor Response Team. (JG)

Discusses how one high school transformed its restrooms into cleaner and more vandal-resistant environments by automating them. Solutions discussed include installing perforated stainless steel panel ceilings, using epoxy-based paint for walls, selecting china commode fixtures instead of stainless steel, installing electronic faucets and sensors,…