Violence directed against K-12 teachers is a serious problem that demands the immediate attention.

1. A SILENT
NATIONAL CRISIS:
VIOLENCE AGAINST TEACHERS

2. of
in a national
survey reported being
victimized at least once
within the current or
past school year.
80%
McMahon et al. (2014).
Violence directed against
teachers: Results from
a national survey.
Psychology in the
Schools, 51, 753–766.

3. The nationwide costs of teacher
victimization to teachers, parents, and
taxpayers exceed annually.

4. One effective classroom management practice is
to teach, model, and elicit problem solving,
empathy, conflict resolution, impulse control, and
anger management.

5. Note any change in students’ emotional and/or
behavioral functioning.

6. Always consider social, cultural, and linguistic
factors when judging student and adult behavior.

7. Remember, you are not alone!
Talk with a trusted colleague, mentor,
administrator, or union representative and get
outside assistance when needed.

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