This book provides a thorough compilation of the types, specific incidents, relevant agencies, theories, responses, and prevention programs relevant to crime and violence in schools and on campuses.


* Comprises over 80 A-Z entries on types, incidents, theories, measurement, responses, and prevention of school crime and violence

* Presents contributions from more than 30 experts from various fields providing a multidisciplinary examination of the issue

* Offers a timeline of major incidents of school and campus violence

* Provides a list of further readings with each entry, plus a full bibliography of recommended books, journals, and websites at the end of each volume

* Includes a comprehensive index