Prevention Programs Evidence from established programs shows that the most effective strategies involve early intervention in a child's life and include positive experiences along with an anti-violence message. Programs that teach children how to cope appropriately with life challenges have a positive impact that benefits the school, community and individual families. It is also important to communicate clearly about the content and purpose of this type of program. Also helpful are programs and strategies that allow students to share concerns, rumors and information in a comfortable environment. Students can report abuses of any code of conduct to the voice mail system, and choose whether to leave their name and a contact number.
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Some schools offer rewards to students for reporting guns, vandalism, drug sales or on-campus gang activity. Some districts offer gun safety classes through community education or the NRA's Eddie the Eagle Program. Others have coordinated public service campaigns encouraging parents to carefully secure weapons at all times. Again, each community is different, and we suggest a careful assessment be conducted before implementing gun safety programs on campus in order to avoid any negative backlash. Rally parental and community support for neighborhood watch groups.