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The Effectiveness of Universal School-Based Programs for the Prevention of Violent and Aggressive Behavior.
- Source :
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MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report . 8/10/2007, Vol. 56 Issue RR-7, p1-11. 11p. 2 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- Universal school-based programs to reduce or prevent violent behavior are delivered to all children in classrooms in a grade or in a school. Similarly, programs targeted to schools in high-risk areas (defined by low socioeconomic status or high crime rates) are delivered to all children in a grade or school in those high-risk areas. During 2004-2006, the Task Force on Community Preventive Services (Task Force) conducted a systematic review of published scientific evidence concerning the effectiveness of these programs. The results of this review provide strong evidence that universal school-based programs decrease rates of violence and aggressive behavior among school-aged children. Program effects were demonstrated at all grade levels. An independent meta-analysis of school-based programs confirmed and supplemented these findings. On the basis of strong evidence of effectiveness, the Task Force recommends the use of universal school-based programs to prevent or reduce violent behavior. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *SCHOOL violence
*CHILDREN & violence
*TASK forces
*META-analysis
*VIOLENCE
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01492195
- Volume :
- 56
- Issue :
- RR-7
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 26927257