Facing the Challenge of Aggressive Behaviors in Young Adolescents (original) (raw)

1996, Middle School Journal

Manning ncidents ofaggression and violence are increasing at alarming rates in our schools. The U. S. Department of Justice reports three million crimes-or about 11%of all crimes, occur each year in public schools (Sautter, 1995). Accordingto TurningPoints: Where petty theft from lockers and occasional fightswere once problems, todayassaults, carrying of weapons, drug transactions, and robberies are constant worries in schools (Carnegie Council on Adolescent Development, 1989, p. 65).

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