Understanding Violence: A School Initiative for Violence Prevention
Understanding Violence: A School Initiative for Violence Prevention
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DOI：
10.1080/10852350903196282
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发表时间：
2009-01-01
影响因子：
1.1
通讯作者：
Watts, Caroline L.
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作者：
Nikitopoulos, Christina E.;Waters, Jessica S.;Watts, Caroline L.
本研究评估了解暴力，暴力预防措施在波士顿地区的小学，其学生的经验，社区暴力的高利率实施。《了解暴力》利用青年的教育和个人技能，使他们能够实践暴力的积极替代办法。参与五年级学生（n = 123）完成了一项调查，其中包括评级量表项目和开放式问题，以评估该计划。结果表明，高水平的满意度和学习的程序。参与者对该方案使用不同的组成部分和社区参与作出了积极回应。作为一个更大的社区心理健康外展计划的一部分，了解暴力提供了一个以学校为基础的倡议，以减轻社区暴力的影响的例子。
The present study evaluates Understanding Violence, a violence prevention initiative implemented in a Boston-area elementary school whose students experience high rates of community violence. Understanding Violence draws on the educational and personal skills of youths and allows them to practice positive alternatives to violence. Participating 5th graders (n = 123) completed a survey that included rating scale items and open-ended questions to assess the program. Results indicate high levels of satisfaction with and learning from the program. Participants responded positively to the program's use of diverse components and community engagement. Developed as part of a larger community mental health outreach program, Understanding Violence offers an example of a school-based initiative to mitigate the effects of community violence.