Includes a partial list of recommendations for the prevention of vandalism compiled by a Dade County citizens advisory committee. (IRT)

This article presents a research study on who is stealing bound copies of physical education materials and why they do it. (JA)

Although there have been only scattered incidents of arson and vandalism in academic libraries, the number of such incidents has increased recently. Specific incidents are discussed with suggestions on how security may be improved. (Author/NH)

Elevator vandalism has increased recently. Suggestions are offered for reducing the problem. (MLF)

Computing and telecommunications, key to an information-based society, are increasingly targets for criminals and mischief makers. This article examines the effects of malicious computer abuse: hacking and viruses, highlights the apparent increase in incidents, and examines their effect on public perceptions of technology. Presents broad…

This report presents findings on crime and violence in U.S. public schools, using data from the 2007-08 School Survey on Crime and Safety (SSOCS:2008). SSOCS provides information about school crime-related topics from the perspective of schools by asking school principals about the frequency of incidents, such as physical attacks, robberies, and…

By providing the public with online computing facilities, librarians make available a world of information resources beyond their traditional print materials. Internet-connected computers in libraries greatly enhance the opportunity for patrons to enjoy the benefits of the digital age. Unfortunately, as hackers become more sophisticated and…

Graffiti constitutes a medium through which the youth express opposition to authorities, as well as desires, dreams, and hopes. Graffiti shows many of the linguistic characteristics of youth language, including playfulness and, first and foremost, polylingual languaging. Graffiti in almost every city, at least in Europe, uses English and one or…

An effective systems librarian must understand security vulnerabilities and be proactive in preventing problems. Specifics of future attacks or security challenges cannot possibly be anticipated, but this paper suggests some simple measures that can be taken to make attacks less likely to occur: program the operating system to get automatic…

This bulletin provides suggestions for the components of a comprehensive approach to reducing student vandalism on college and university campuses. Numerous facets of the problem are addressed, including: the association of binge drinking with vandalism and school policies that tolerate or even facilitate binge drinking; a school's drinking…

Excerpts from a school security seminar. (MLF)

The speaker notes the rise in the rate of violence and vandalism in the schools and cites a poll indicating how important secondary school principals think the problem is. He lists a number of factors contributing to school crime--the breakdown of the family and family control, glamorization of violence on television and film, street crime, drug…

Senator Bayh discusses what he discovered about school vandalism and violence in his work on senate committee investigating the topic. Some positive approaches to the problems are included. (IRT)

Outlines ways used by cities across the nation to fight increased school vandalism. (Author)