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Violence Prevention and Safety Promotion in Higher Education Settings

Author : Badea, Mihaela

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 282 pages

File Size : 16,52 MB

Release : 2017-08-10

Category : Education

ISBN : 1522529616

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Book Description

Nonviolent environments are desirable in many areas of life, yet none are as essential as within our educational institutions. Providing a safe space for students has become a critical concern in modern society. Violence Prevention and Safety Promotion in Higher Education Settings is a vital resource that examines the current sources of violence within educational systems, and it offers solutions on how to provide a safer space for both students and educators alike. Highlighting pertinent areas of interest including technological violence, academic regulations, nonviolent communication, and gender discrimination, this reference publication is ideal for academicians, future educators, students, and researchers interested in recent advancements that aid in providing secure, safe educational environments for everyone.







School Safety and Violence Prevention

Author : Matthew J. Mayer

Publisher : American Psychological Association (APA)

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 25,34 MB

Release : 2019

Category : Education

ISBN : 9781433828942

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This timely book presents a data-driven approach to preventing and responding to school violence. As school violence receives increasing attention across the nation, the application of scientific knowledge is critical. For maximum effectiveness, transdisciplinary teams should use school data, logic models, and theories of change to design, implement, and evaluate interventions. Collaboration among key stakeholders is also necessary to address both structural and systemic barriers to success with violence prevention. With concrete methods for promoting safety in primary and secondary educational settings, this book will engage and enable school faculty, counselors, administrators, and other partners to better understand areas of common interest and learn how to work together more effectively.



Securing Our Future

Author : Massachusetts. Task Force on Campus Safety and Violence Prevention

Publisher :

Page : 123 pages

File Size : 20,83 MB

Release : 2016

Category : Campus violence

ISBN :

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Promoting Ethnic Diversity and Multiculturalism in Higher Education

Author : Blummer, Barbara

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 334 pages

File Size : 36,52 MB

Release : 2018-03-02

Category : Education

ISBN : 1522540989

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As the world becomes more navigable, opportunities arise for people to live in different countries and for students to study internationally. Such capabilities require universities and other institutions of higher learning to accommodate cultural diversity. Promoting Ethnic Diversity and Multiculturalism in Higher Education is an essential scholarly publication that examines the interaction between culture and learning in academic environments and the efforts to mediate it through various educational venues. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics including intercultural competence, microaggressions, and student diversity, this book is geared towards educators, professionals, school administrators, researchers, and practitioners in the field of education.



Preventing Sexual Violence at Institutions of Higher Education

Author : Russel Oakley

Publisher : Nova Science Publishers

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 18,58 MB

Release : 2015

Category : Campus violence

ISBN : 9781634637794

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Sexual violence is a serious public health problem affecting the health and well-being of millions of individuals each year in the United States and throughout the world, with notably high rates among college students. The Division of Violence Prevention in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) addresses sexual violence with a focus on primary prevention, or preventing violence before it occurs, and emphasises reducing rates of sexual violence at the population level rather than focusing solely on the health or safety of the individual. This book describes the best practices in developing, selecting, and implementing prevention strategies with the highest chance of successfully changing sexual violence in communities.



Hispanic Leadership in Higher Education

Author : Hendricks, LaVelle

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 398 pages

File Size : 33,55 MB

Release : 2024-09-27

Category : Education

ISBN :

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Hispanic Leadership in Higher Education addresses a persistent gap that inhibits Hispanic professionals from reaching leadership positions within academia. Led by Dr. Elsa Villarreal, Dr. Jose Parra, Dr. Melissa Arrambide, Dr. LaVelle Hendricks, and Dr. Dimitra Smith, a panel of distinguished scholars presents this book as a guide for catalyzing change. The volume delves into the experiences and strategies that propel Hispanic professionals forward, dissecting policies in Hispanic-serving and predominantly White institutions. It not only uncovers barriers but also provides practical solutions for recruitment and leadership development, reshaping the academic landscape for Hispanics. Geared toward faculty, administrators, students, researchers, and academicians, the book redefines scholarship, advocacy, and practical implementation. Readers gain insights into the challenges faced by Hispanics in academia, fostering inclusivity and reshaping the academic landscape into one where Hispanic leaders can flourish. The narrative promotes resilience, aspiration, and change, enriching higher education immeasurably.



Changing Urban Landscapes Through Public Higher Education

Author : Burtin, Anika Spratley

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 318 pages

File Size : 11,48 MB

Release : 2018-04-06

Category : Education

ISBN : 1522534555

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Outreach and engagement initiatives are crucial in promoting community development. This can be achieved through a number of methods, including institutions of higher education. Changing Urban Landscapes Through Public Higher Education is a critical scholarly resource that examines the unique ways in which the faculty and students of the public institution of higher learning, in and for the nation’s capital, connect to the community. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as civic engagement, service learning, and teacher preparation, this book is geared towards educators, administration, academicians, researchers, and students seeking current research on collaborative efforts between communities and institutions of higher education.



Intimacy and Developing Personal Relationships in the Virtual World

Author : Gopalan, Rejani Thudalikunnil

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 374 pages

File Size : 17,60 MB

Release : 2018-07-13

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1522540482

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Online communication has exploded in the past decade with the development of social networking sites like Facebook, as well as social media applications. As more people turn to the online world to connect with others, they must learn how to develop and maintain personal relationships with very little or no in-person interaction. Intimacy and Developing Personal Relationships in the Virtual World sheds light on the various issues that accompany online interactions. The book examines activities that have gone from occurring in reality to taking place in the online world such as cyberbullying, online social networking, and online dating. The publication also highlights the negative effects of spending a lot of time online such as mental health issues, internet addiction, and body image control. This book is a vital resource for psychiatrists, psychologists, clinicians, social workers, medical administrators, academicians, educators, and graduate-level students.