Managing Violence in Schools

Helen Cowie

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Managing Violence in Schools

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Whole-School Approach to Best Practice

by Helen Cowie

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The sharp clang of the school bell echoes through the hallways, but beneath the noise, tensions ripple like a hidden storm. Everyone feels it—the nervous whispers, the sudden silences—and it's up to the whole school to find peace together. What can happen when students, teachers, and families team up to make their school a safer, kinder place?

Themes

Educational PolicySchool Management And DisciplineEmotional LiteracyRestorative PracticeCommunityNon-violenceEmotional & Behavioural Difficulties

Quick Assessment

Managing Violence in Schools offers a research-based, practical guide to reducing and preventing violence in educational settings. Aimed at educators and school leaders, it emphasizes a whole-school approach involving students, staff, and families to improve school climate and emotional well-being. While intended for professionals, the book's insights may help parents understand school dynamics and the importance of community involvement in safety.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

160 pages
ISBN
9781412934404
Pages
160
Publisher
SAGE Publications Limited
Published
November 8, 2007
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Organization & Management of EducationTeaching of Children With Emotional & Behavioural DifficultiesViolence in SocietyEducational PolicySchool Management And DisciplineEducationSociologyEducational Policy & ReformSchool SafetyPreventionSchool ViolenceSelf-help GroupsSocial NetworksEducational AdministrationManagementBusiness & EconomicsBusiness/Economics