School Violence: The Role of Parental and Community Involvement. (2nd October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lesneskie, Eric; Block, Steven
• Is Part Of: Journal of school violence. Volume 16:Number 4(2017)
• Page Start: 426
• Page End: 444
• Publication Date: 2017-10-02
• Subjects: High schools -- parental involvement -- school climate -- school violence; School violence -- Prevention -- Periodicals; School environment -- Periodicals; 371.78205
• DOI: 10.1080/15388220.2016.1168744
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1538-8220

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study utilizes the School Survey on Crime and Safety to identify variables that predict lower levels of violence from four domains: school security, school climate, parental involvement, and community involvement. Negative binomial regression was performed and the findings indicate that statistically significant results come from all four domains. When modifying the sample to include only schools that offer some form of parental involvement opportunities, schools with greater parental volunteering and participation in subject area events experience reduced levels of violence. Implications from this analysis include developing creative methods for greater parental input in school activities.