Violence in Schools: Identification, Prevention & Intervention Strategies

Anger management strategies have become an important topic in schools, businesses, homes, and communities. Our society is inundated with classes, books, and counseling programs that explain various ways to "manage anger." Despite our best attempts, aggression and violence are still on the rise. We regularly hear and read from various media sources how dangerous our society has become, especially our youth population. This class will focus on developing new ways of handling violence without getting involved in the typical power struggles. During this course, each person will learn specific strategies and practical ideas to aid in the reduction of school violence. Key intervention ideas for developing a civil climate within each school will be presented, and identification and recognition of potential violence will be discussed. Included in this approach will be an emphasis on safety for students and educators. This course is not attempting to be a "cure all" or "fix it" approach, but will aid educators in their ability to develop a safer environment in a school and community. In addition, it will help each person feel more qualified and capable of handling emerging violent behaviors within a school, home, or community setting.

VESi courses are now tablet compatible, making it easy for you to recertify anytime, anywhere with reliable, stable online access.

IMPORTANT: Each student is limited to registering for a maximum of five VESI courses per term. Terms are identified as:

• Fall Term = September through December
• Spring Term = January through April
• Summer Term = May through August