Lessons in danger : [International Conference on School Safety and Security ; from 12 to 14 November 2003 ... in Paris

Accidents, earthquakes, arson, vandalism, theft, violence, bullying All members of society agree that ensuring the safety and security of children in schools is a priority, but achieving this objective is not a given. The number of problems and threats facing schools from within and without is vast, and in some countries the range of incidents is increasing. In response, the variety of approaches used to confront these challenges in society and education is growing too.To help understand the issues facing schools today, the OECD and the United States Department of Education jointly organised an international conference. This publication explores the five themes of this conference in relation to school safety and security: risk assessment, crisis planning and management, infrastructural approaches, collaborative approaches, and education, training and support approaches.Lessons in Danger provides valuable insight into how the variety of problems and solutions concerning school safety and security are addressed in over 14 countries. It describes the roles of architects, project managers, ministry officials, psychologists, teachers, security consultants, police officers, academics and many others in helping to implement solutions. Includes Bibliographical References. Also Available In An Electronic Version.