Recommendations for preventing school vandalism and theft are provided in this guide. Following an introduction which cites factors related to school violence and steps which can be taken to reduce crime, the following general measures are discussed: (1) firm and fair school discipline including codes of conduct; (2) enforcement against loitering and intruders; (3) financial restitution for damages and the liability of parents for their child's actions; and (4) keeping the community informed of the problem and consequences of school vandalism. Characteristics of successful vandalism prevention programs are then briefly described, followed by examples of a variety of programs which involve students and the community including pride and awareness programs, neighborhood watch programs, student-centered and curriculum-oriented programs, and alternative education programs. In order to assist individual schools in assessing their school climate, a 69-item checklist is provided. (DC)