Students' Perceptions of School Safety

• In Event: Fear of Crime in a College Setting

Abstract

Perception of fear, risk and safety have received considerable attention by social scientists, but few studies have investigated such issues in schools. Indeed, school safety has emerged as a significant national concern amidst recent high profile cases of school violence. As school crime and safety has become a national issue, investigating correlates and predictors of student perception of safety and risk at school has gained importance. The current study examines correlates of student perceptions of safety at school. The results of this research will inform school administrators as they develop programs to improve students’ feelings of safety at school.

Authors

• Caitlin Grace Lynch, Old Dominion University

• Allison T. Chappell, Old Dominion University