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School Crime and Safety

School Crime and Safety

These indicators focus on topics such as school shootings; student and teacher victimization; fights, weapons, and illegal substances; and discipline, safety and security practices. Most of the indicators also appear in the Preprimary, Elementary, and Secondary Education topic area, while the indicators related to crime and safety on college campuses also appear in the Postsecondary Education topic area.

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Violent Deaths at School and Away From School, School Shootings, and Active Shooter Incidents
Incidence of Nonfatal Victimization at School and Away From School
Prevalence of Criminal Victimization at School
Threats and Injuries With Weapons on School Property
Teachers Threatened With Injury or Physically Attacked by Students
Criminal Incidents Recorded by Public Schools and Those Reported to Sworn Law Enforcement
Discipline Problems Reported by Public Schools
Students’ Reports of Gangs at School
Students’ Reports of Hate-Related Words and Hate-Related Graffiti
Bullying at School and Electronic Bullying
Teachers’ Reports of Disruptive Student Behaviors and Staff Rule Enforcement
Physical Fights on School Property and Anywhere
Students Carrying Weapons and Students’ Access to Firearms
Students’ Use of Alcohol
Marijuana Use and Illegal Drug Availability
Students’ Perceptions of Personal Safety at School and Away From School
Students’ Reports of Avoiding School Activities or Classes or Specific Places in School
Serious Disciplinary Actions Taken by Public Schools
Safety and Security Practices at Public Schools
Students’ Reports of Safety and Security Measures Observed at School
Prevalence of Mental Health Services Provided by Public Schools and Limitations in Schools’ Efforts to Provide Mental Health Services
Criminal Incidents at Postsecondary Institutions
Hate Crime Incidents at Postsecondary Institutions

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Family Characteristics
Family Characteristics
Preprimary, Elementary, and Secondary Education
Preprimary, Elementary, and Secondary Education
Postsecondary Education
Postsecondary Education
Population Characteristics and Economic Outcomes
Population Characteristics and Economic Outcomes
International Comparisons
International Comparisons
Education Across America
Education Across America
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