Schools need to be safe and secure so that learning can take place.  All of the North Carolina Center for the Prevention of School Violence efforts are directed at making its vision "Every student will attend a school that is safe and secure, one that is free of fear and conducive to learning" a reality.

This Town Meeting session from NCCAT is designed to give educators an opportunity to discuss information, programs, and research about preventing school violence.  

Safe Schools Focusing Questions:

• How violent are North Carolina's schools?
• What has the state (DPI, the Governor) done to prevent school violence?
• What is the role of the CPSV in preventing violence and promoting safe schools?
• What was the result of the Governor's Task Force on Youth Violence and School Safety?
• How can CPSV make my school and my classroom a safer place for students, parents, and educators?

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Joanne McDaniel

Joanne McDaniel is the Assistant Director for Government Relations and Research at the Center for the Prevention of School Violence in Raleigh, NC.  Joanne has studied the problem of school violence and developing strategies at preventing it since 1993. She began her work with the Center in 1996.   She earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees at North Carolina State University and is a doctoral candidate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Much of Ms. McDaniel's work has focused on School Resource Officers and in developing safe school plans.   Recently she facilitated Governor Hunt's Task Force on Youth Violence and School Safety. Joanne has authored many articles on the prevention of school violence and creating safe schools.  She has also made numerous presentations to schools, community leaders, and law enforcement officials who are working to establish safer schools.

Last updated: 11/19/05