According to the Harvard School of Public Health, more than one-half of all violent crimes against teenagers ages 12 to 19 took place in school buildings, on school property or on the street. Office of Government and Community Programs. 677 Huntington Ave. Office of Government and Community Programs. 677 Huntington Ave.
Most public schools report having formal school violence prevention programs.
In one study on the effectiveness of a violence prevention program, results showed boys more positively effected by the program than girls. American Journal of Public Health, 87. Office of Government and Community Programs. 677 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02155.