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School Safety At A Glance

School safety is an important concern for the more than 49.5 million students and staff in schools across the country. It is fundamental to addressing and preventing youth violence, and fostering positive student well-being, academic achievement, and prosocial behavior. However, new information from the Center for Disease Control’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance data shows that there is an increase in threats to schools, as more students are bringing weapons to school.