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Legal Principles in Preventing and Responding to School Violence.

Authors :
McCarthy, Martha M.
Webb, L. Dean
Source :
NASSP Bulletin. Mar 2000 84(614):32-45.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

School administrators are challenged to maintain the delicate balance between protecting individuals' rights and ensuring the general welfare by maintaining a safe, secure learning environment. Legal principles and precedents governing restrictions on student appearance, privacy and procedural rights, harassment and hate crimes, and suicide are discussed. (Contains 50 references.) (MLH)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0192-6365
Volume :
84
Issue :
614
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
NASSP Bulletin
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ606446
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials<br />Reports - Evaluative