About School Violence
Understanding School Violence Fact Sheet [PDF 250KB]
School violence is youth violence that occurs on school property, on the way to or from school or school-sponsored events, or during a school-sponsored event.
What is School Violence?
School violence is a subset of youth violence, a broader public health problem. Violence is the intentional use of physical force or power, against another person, group, or community, with the behavior likely to cause physical or psychological harm. Youth Violence typically includes persons between the ages of 10 and 24, although pathways to youth violence can begin in early childhood.
Examples of violent behavior include:
- Bullying
- Fighting (e.g., punching, slapping, kicking)
- Weapon use
- Electronic aggression
- Gang violence
School violence occurs:
- On school property
- On the way to or from school
- During a school-sponsored event
- On the way to or from a school-sponsored event
Data Sources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) 2015 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Overview. Available from URL: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/yrbs/pdf/2015/ss6506_updated.pdf[PDF 219KB]
- Page last reviewed: September 22, 2016
- Page last updated: September 22, 2016
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