Violence Prevention and Service Learning.

Hess, Diana

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ERIC Number: EJ554676

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Violence Prevention and Service Learning.

Hess, Diana

Social Education, v61 n5 p279-81 Sep 1997

Profiles three programs that incorporate service learning into efforts to reduce violence. Extrapolates a set of criteria for developing similar programs. These include meaningful activities, skill-based instruction, recognition of student effort and clear expectations for non-violent behavior. Includes a brief list of teaching resources. (MJP)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Child Welfare, Experiential Learning, Prevention, Program Effectiveness, Prosocial Behavior, Public Service, School Community Programs, School Community Relationship, Secondary Education, Service Learning, Social Studies, Student Participation, Violence

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners; Teachers

Language: English

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