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Citation |
Small ML, Jones SE, Barrios LC, Crossett LS, Dahlberg LL, Albuquerque MS, Sleet DA, Greene BZ, Schmidt ER. J. Sch. Health 2001; 71(7): 325-334. |
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Affiliation |
Division of Adolescent and School Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Mailstop K-12, 4770 Buford Highway, NE, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA. sce2@cdc.gov |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2001, American School Health Association, Publisher John Wiley and Sons) |
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11586875 |
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Abstract |
The school environment contains both physical and psychosocial interventions the physical environment includes the school buildings and school grounds; conditions such as noise, temperature top and lighting; and the biological and chemical agents. The psychosocial environment includes physical and psychological safety and support for students and staff. Students learn best in schools with save supportive and disciplined environments. Effective policies can help create a safe, positive physical and psychological school environment, prevent injuries from occurring at school, and prevents school failure, substance use, and violence... |