No better investment can be made for safe schools than pre-empting violence by recognizing and treating depression, teasing, discontent, and confusion before they erupt into harm. In addition, qualified personnel can inform teachers and administrators on recognizing the warning signs of a troubled child or youth. Student run groups must be created to work in cooperation with police, schools, parents, and communities to create support groups for students. Anti-violence and empowerment groups have been demonstrated to work. Families of a child that commits an initial violent act should have access to parenting classes.
Schools are the epicenter of a child's life.
Children spend such a large portion of their time at schools so they should be a place where comprehensive emotional services are available. This does not mean that it is the school administration's responsibility to provide such comprehensive services, but rather they should be a coordinator for such services. If students are emotionally healthy, they will be able to achieve academically. It is in the schools' best interest to have the family support the student. By decreasing substance abuse among children and youth, we can reduce the likelihood of school violence.