1. Acceptability and Student Outcomes of a Violence Prevention Curriculum.
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Dana Edwards, Mary Hunt, Joel Meyers, Kathryn Grogg, and Olga Jarrett
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SCHOOL violence ,BEHAVIOR disorders in children ,URBAN schools ,BEHAVIOR Assessment System for Children - Abstract
Violence in schools and its prevention have become focal points for research, practice, and policy. This study investigated the effectiveness of the Second Step violence prevention curriculum on all fourth and fifth grade students (N = 455) in one small urban school district. Scores on tests measuring knowledge of the curriculum increased significantly. Significant positive changes were also found for Behavior Assessment System for Children items reflecting student use of problem solving as well as report card items indicating respectful and cooperative behavior. Qualitative data from interviews with students provided in depth information about treatment acceptability and types of behavioral changes observed. Student interviews support the conclusion that the quantitative pre-post changes were directly connected to key components of the violence prevention curriculum. Implications for future research and practice are considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2005
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