Citation

Hughes TL, Fenning PA, Crepeau-Hobson F, Reddy LA. J. Appl. Sch. Psychol. 2017; 33(3): 195-213.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15377903.2017.1317146

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Positive academic performance is a strong indicator of subsequent positive life course outcomes (e.g., employment) as well as underrepresentation in psychiatric populations, drug use, school dropout, and subsequent legal trouble (A. Farn & J. Adams, 2016). As such, helping all children to be successful in school is a top priority for parents, educators, and politicians alike. However, schools are challenged by an increasing demand to meet children's health and metal health needs in order for them to benefit from, and progress in, their educational experience. Public concerns regarding violent acts on school property have highlighted the need to address student and teacher safety. The authors provide recommendations for school psychologists regarding promising practices that respond to national initiatives to prevent school violence, increase access to health and mental health care, and enhance equity among students.

Language: en

Keywords

Health and mental health access in schools; school safety; school violence prevention