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School violence is a major nationwide issue that not only involves students but it also involves the daily lives of staff, teachers, and families (Boggess, L. 2011). Forms of violence consist of physical altercations and also involve the use of firearms. One of the most common factors of violence is Bullying. Bullying can cause major harm to any individual being harassed on a daily basis. Different types of bullying can be physical, verbal, and cyber bullying. Schools have historically been considered sanctuaries from the violence that occurs on the streets and in homes (Boggess, L. (2011). There are many ways to measure violence, for example self report surveys, police arrest reports and hospital admissions data (Boggess, L. 2011). Guns are constantly used to hurt others in school. Major horrific tragedies in schools have had guns involved. Students sometimes have easy access to guns at home or from friends. To avoid guns at school one can implement a petition for gun control. Nothing is more important that the safety of our kids when they’re away at school.

By making changes in communities, school violence can decrease. Some strategies include more structured a supervised after school opportunities, such as extra curricular activities, mentoring programs, and recreational activities. I'm hoping for better changes to our kid’s future.