COURSE TITLE:

Preventing Violence  in School

 

Available Date

11-15 April 2022.

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Upon successful completion- as determined by attendance, participation a certificate is awarded.

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What is school violence?

School violence is violence that occurs in the school setting. It describes violent acts that disrupt learning and have a negative effect on students, schools, and the broader community. School is the location where the violence occurs, not a type of violence.Each year up to 1 billion children experience some form of physical, sexual or psychological violence or neglect. Being a victim of violence in childhood has lifelong impacts on education, health, and well-being. Exposure to violence can lead to educational underachievement due to cognitive, emotional, and social problems

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Who is this course for?

All schools work to prevent school violence and schools are very safe places. Students, staff, and parents all have an important role in promoting school safety. Adults can provide leadership by reassuring students that schools are generally very safe places for children and youth and reiterating what safety measures and student supports are already in place in their schools

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How will this course help you improve?

In this course, teachers will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of child development and disorders and understand ways in which to prevent bullying, abuse and violence. Course provide details about intervention, response and prevention strategies that can help reduce violence in the school.

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