School Violence: It is Not Just a Fact of Life
Capstone Project
School violence remains a pressing challenge that undermines student safety, well-being, and academic achievement.hile such incidents occur in both urban and rural settings, their root causes are often intertwined with broader social issues, including poverty, mental health crises, inadequate school climate, and insufficient conflict resolution training. This policy brief examines recent trends in school violence, identifies key contributing factors, and evaluates evidence-based prevention strategies.