A Report by the American Psychological Association Board of Educational Affairs Task Force on Classroom Violence Directed Against Teachers.
Understanding and Preventing Violence Directed Against Teachers
Educators should be prepared to identify early warning signs of aggressive and violent threats (see Warning signs of youth violence), reacting from an effective response repertoire. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has compiled a list of resources that is a great resource for schools.
When equipped with best practices training, empathic caring and a supportive administrative staff, a proactive and knowledgeable teacher is his or her own best protection against threats of student violence.