Identifying Key Factors Influencing Violence Directed Toward K–12 Teachers in American Schools

• In Event: New Developments in Conflict Resolution

Abstract

This paper uses the 11-12 School and Staffing Survey to analyze the factors affecting school threats and violence towards teachers in America. This research found environmental factors played a key role in instances of threats and violence towards teacher. 1-10 U.S. teachers have been threatened and 1-20 teachers have been attached in school. This research recommends a greater awareness of the factors contributing to school violence.

Authors

• Matthew James Etchells, Texas A&M University - College Station

• Kenneth John Fleming, Texas A&M University - College Station

• Antonia Ketsetzi

• Samantha M Meister, Texas A&M University

• Amy Ging, Texas A&M University - College Station

• Hersh C. Waxman, Texas A&M University